Prescription, Marijuana and Opioid Abuse in the Workplace
Duration : 90 Minutes
Susan Fahey Desmond,
Susan Fahey Desmond is a principal with Jackson Lewis P.C. which has offices across the United States. Ms. Desmond has been representing management in all areas of labor and employment law for over 30 years. A noted author and speaker, Ms. Desmond is listed in Best Lawyers in America for labor and employment law a Read more
Prescription use by employees – whether legal or illegal – is difficult to handle. More and more employees are taking benzoids to deal with psychiatric issues. The abuse of opioid medications is considered to be a national epidemic. Even over the counter drugs can cause safety concerns. Employers need to stay vigilant to protect their business and to ensure that they are providing a safe working environment for all.
Each year, alcohol and drug abuse costs American businesses approximately $100 billion in lost productivity. Employers' primary costs related to addictions are not for the treatment of the disease of addiction. Instead, they are direct health care costs for related injuries and health problems, and indirect costs for absenteeism, productivity, workplace injuries, workers compensation and disability claims. Employers clearly have a need to address employees’ use of drugs – even if they are being used legally. Yet, the law puts many roadblocks to the unwary employer in how to address this difficult and costly issue.
Course Objectives:
In this webinar, you will learn about the most commonly abused prescription medications. We will address issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave as well as what your drug policies should contain.
Course Outline:
• The most common prescription drugs that can impair an employee’s ability to perform his/her position.
• What questions an employer can ask (and when) without running afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Accommodation requirements under the ADA for employees taking legally prescribed medications.
• Disciplinary concerns for employees with diagnosed disabilities who refuse to take their medication.
• Leave requirements for employees who may need time off to regulate medications under the ADA and FMLA.
• Leave requirements for employees who need rehabilitation due to prescription drug abuse under the ADA and FMLA.
• Fourth Amendment concerns when inquiring about prescription drug use.
• Privacy issues when inquiring about prescription drug use.
• Writing a drug testing policy that allows testing for prescription drug use.
What You Get:
• Training Materials
• Live Q&A Session with our Expert
• Participation Certificate
• Access to Signup Community (Optional)
• Reward Points
Who Will Benefit:
• Human Resources Specialists and managers
• Benefits Specialist
• Risk Managers
• Supervisors and Managers
• Executives and Business Owners
• In-house counsel / General counsel
• Human Resources Staff
• HR Analysts
• HR Directors
• Employee Relations Professionals
• Employment Managers/Specialists
• HR Coordinators/Supervisors
• Investigators
Please reach us at 1-888-844-8963 for any further assistance or if you wish to register
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