December | Sherrard Kuzz LLP

1. Drug and Alcohol Issues in the Workplace
   • It’s not just about the user…
2. Understanding Drug and Alcohol Testing
   • What tests are available?
   • What is being tested?
   • Is employee consent required?
   • Is privacy an issue?
3. Preventative Management Strategies
   • Developing and implementing a drug and alcohol policy
   • Can an employer require employees to undergo pre-employment screening?
   • Is there an obligation to conduct testing for employees in safety sensitive positions?
   • Can an employer conduct random testing?
   • Can testing be required to monitor an employee participating in a rehabilitative return-to-work program?
4. Responding to Workplace Incidents Involving Drug and Alcohol
   • When and what can an employer search?
   • In post-incident impairment testing permitted?
5. Discipline for Drug and Alcohol-Related Misconduct
   • What if an employee refuses to provide a sample?
   • What steps can an employer take if an employee fails a drug or alcohol test?
   • What can an employer do if an employee breaches a last chance agreement?
   • When is dismissal appropriate
   • Is there an overriding duty to accomodate an employee with an addiction?