What can a small business do to address an employees substance abuse outside of an Employee Assistance Program?
Create a substance abuse policy for your workplace that clearly outlines prohibited substances, expectations of workers, managers, the employer, procedures for reporting violations and the consequences for policy violations. Work with employees on developing this policy. Once the policy is developed, inform every employee of the policy in writing and clearly post it where employees have access to it. Employees must read and agree to the policy as a condition of employment. Train supervisors and employees about substance abuse and addiction. Training should be comprehensive, covering signs and symptoms of abuse/addiction and effects on the workplace, family, schools, and community. Defining and discussing enabling is important so that supervisors and managers have appropriate boundaries and understand where their responsibilities end and the employee’s begins. Training should also cover the company, local, county and state resources for counseling, prevention and treatment services. Pro
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