RedVector RVITS-0014

Reasonable Suspicion of Drugs for Supervisors

Reasonable Suspicion of Drugs for Supervisors

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RVITS-0014

SME: Kimberly Foster

This course has been discontinued
 
This course is designed to help managers, supervisors, and human resource professionals understand the legal and practical issues associated with testing employees for drug use. It will inform designated employees on the "dos" and "don'ts", "whys" and "hows" in making a fair, reliable, and reasonable suspicion for a drug referral to cover suspected employees performing safety-sensitive job functions.
Course Objectives
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe how drugs can affect the human body
  • List the social and workplace issues involving drug use
  • Define the term "reasonable suspicion"
  • Identify when one can intervene in a reasonable suspicion case
  • Draft a plan for handling difficult situations
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Kimberly Foster
Kimberly Foster is the President and a principle consultant at Foster Assets, LLC. She has over 20 years of experience specializing in mid-size organizations to Fortune 50 companies providing guidance and leadership to senior managers in startup, growth and stable organizations. Her broad experience includes employment law, corporate risk management, employee relations, performance management, training and leadership development. She has experience in various industries including professional services, technology, insurance and financial services.
 
In her previous roles, she has developed, participated and implemented various client projects including HR compliance audits, policy development, internal investigations, employment law guidance and policy design. She has been a liaison to the DOL and EEOC. In addition, she participated in internal firm projects regarding state and federal compliance, and process improvement.Kimberly has also both developed and facilitated risk mitigation training.
 
Kimberly is currently the VP of Human Resources at VectorSolutions.
 
Kimberly has a BS in Psychology with honors from the University of Central Florida and a MA in Organizational Management from The University of Phoenix. She is a Certified through the state of NY in workplace investigations and is a certified Human Capital Strategist (HCS). She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and NY Human Resources Association (NY-HRA).