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Alcohol & Substance Misuse in the Workplace - Employer Responsibilities Explored - Webinar

Length
1.3 hours
Next course start
Available On-Demand See details
Course delivery
Self-Paced Online
Length
1.3 hours
Next course start
Available On-Demand See details
Course delivery
Self-Paced Online

Course description

The misuse of drugs and alcohol by employees can be a serious issue for employers, other employees, and the employee themselves. Drug and alcohol misuse can lead to impaired judgment, poor concentration, and an increased risk of accidents.

This handy 1 hour guide will tackle this sensitive topic, and help employers to understand their legal responsibilities, and what they should do if the suspect that an employee is misusing alcohol or drugs.

Presented by the highly experienced and popular speaker Emma Tegerdine, the topics covered will include how to spot drug and alcohol misuse at work, whether it is a health or a disciplinary issue, and whether addiction is classed as a disability. How to lawfully introduce screening will also be discussed, along with tips on developing an effective substance misuse policy, and practical guidance on how to manage suspected drug or alcohol misuse.

Upcoming start dates

1 start date available

Available On-Demand

  • Self-Paced Online
  • Online
  • English

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Following all MBL courses, a certificate of attendance will be provided for those who are required to evidence their CPD activity to a professional body.

Training Course Content

Introduction

The misuse of drugs and alcohol by employees can be a serious issue for employers, other employees, and the employee themselves. Drug and alcohol misuse can lead to impaired judgment, poor concentration, and an increased risk of accidents.

This webinar will tackle this sensitive topic, and help employers to understand their legal responsibilities, and what they should do if the suspect that an employee is misusing alcohol or drugs.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

  • How to spot drug and alcohol misuse at work
  • Is substance misuse a health issue, or a disciplinary issue?
  • Is drug or alcohol addiction a disability?
  • How to lawfully introduce drug and alcohol screening
  • Tips on developing an effective substance misuse policy
  • Practical guidance on how to manage suspected drug or alcohol misuse

Expenses

From £99
MBL Seminars Limited
C/o Law Business Research
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
WC1V 7QT London

MBL Seminars Limited

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