Workplace Drugs and Alcohol Policy
Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy
The first step in tackling substance misuse in the workplace is to introduce a well thought out workplace drugs and alcohol policy.
Each company will have its own views on what that policy should contain, however it is essential to seek early advice in order to save time and expenditure at a later stage.
Legal advice is therefore often appropriate before embarking on workplace drug and alcohol testing policy.
MHS provides consultative services to companies planning to implement a workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. In conjunction with our partners Lloyds Legal we are able to offer independent advice on the legal implications involved.
Legal Issues
There are no legal obstacles preventing the introduction of workplace drug and alcohol testing. Provided the policy and methods are fair, reasonable and appropriate and have been properly consulted with the workforce and staff associations then they can be introduced.
The policy is the legal rationale for the whole process.
Workplace Drug Testing Policies
Whilst the key areas are covered in our free guidance document each and every organisation is different in respect of the type of testing required and the circumstances which will result in a workplace drug /alcohol test.
Drug and alcohol policies may be scrutinised by tribunals at subsequent appeal hearings and should always be compiled with that in mind as recent hearings have shown Tribual decision on alcohol in the workplace
Workplace Drug Testing Q and A
To inform and educate our potential clients we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions and tried to provide straightforward, no-nonsense answers.
We have also included some helpful leaflets to better inform you of the nature and impact of the most popular illicit substances likely to be encountered in the workplace.
Canabis leaflet Cocaine Leaflet alcohol and cocaine leaflet
Workplace Drug Testing National help Line.
- Do you want to get a contract with a company that insists you drug test employees?
- Do you suspect an employee of being under the influence?
- Do you need to get some sensible free advice on getting a policy in place?
- Do you require a rapid response anywhere in the UK?
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