Episode Details

Alcohol and drug issues in the workplace can put employers in a difficult position: act too quickly and you may make assumptions you shouldn’t; wait too long and you could create safety or liability concerns.

In this episode of Ground Rules, Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, and Doug Plass break down what employers should be thinking about when substance use or suspected impairment enters the workplace. They discuss the overlap with the ADA and FMLA, drug testing and reasonable suspicion, the importance of documentation, and why employers need clear policies and procedures in place before an issue arises.

They also share some of the common mistakes they see employers make—from assuming an employee is impaired to ignoring warning signs altogether—and why supervisors need to know what to do when these situations happen in real time.

*Ground Rules hosts and guests are not providing legal advice in this podcast. Do not act upon any of the information discussed in this podcast without first consulting a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.*

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