Description

Reduce the risk associated with use of drugs and alcohol

Manage the risk of drugs and alcohol in your business.

Poor concentration, carelessness and errors in judgment are more likely to occur when staff are under the influence.

Find out how drugs and alcohol affect staff performance and productivity, with higher rates of injuries and absenteeism.

Employers should consider drug and alcohol testing where there is a risk to health and safety.

In this practical webinar, discover the grounds for testing, the process if your employees’ results are positive, and what to include in your drug and alcohol workplace policies.

This webinar is essential for answering your questions around:

• What is the law on drugs and alcohol testing?
• What are the grounds for drug and alcohol testing?
• What should you include in your policy?
• What are the risks and effects of drugs and alcohol?
• What drugs can you test for?
• What can you do if your employee has a positive test or refuses to take a test?
• When can you take a disciplinary process?

ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE

13 October 2020

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• In this webinar you will discover:
• Who you can test for alcohol and drugs
• Employer’s grounds for testing
• What drugs you can test for
• What to include in an alcohol and drug policy
• What to do if there is a positive test or refusal to take a test
• Legal considerations and case law

SUITED TO

Business Owners, Managers, Human Resource Professionals, Team Leaders, Health and Safety personnel, and anyone who employs or manages staff, and needs to know about drug and alcohol testing and policies.

PRESENTER

Julia Shallcrass, Employment Lawyer and Director, KiwiBoss Limited