Com Hosted MarijuanaNews. Com Supported MarijuanaNews. The new freedoms present a 'Pandora's box,' an analyst says. By Lynn Hicks Register Business Writer Steps to drug or alcohol testing The legislation requires employers who choose to test to follow these procedures at a minimum.
Random testing requires additional steps.
Develop a policy that outlines testing, disciplinary, and rehab- ilitation procedures. Establish an awareness program about the danger of drug and alcohol use in the workplace. Employers who offer an employee assistance program must inform workers of the benefits and services available. If the employer does not have an EAP, the employer must post a list of such providers and create a file of substance abuse programs and other resources. Provide two hours of initial training to supervisors, and one hour annually thereafter.