Do you have reason to suspect an employee of drug or alcohol use? If drug or alcohol use is suspected, it is every supervisor's and manager's responsibility to proactively assist the employee and protect others who may be affected by erratic or uncontrollable behavior due to drug use.
This interactive online course is designed to help managers, supervisors, and human resource professionals understand the legal and practical issues associated with testing employees for drug or alcohol 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 or alcohol referral to cover suspected employees performing safety-sensitive job functions.
Describe how alcohol and drug use can affect the human body
Identify the social and workplace issues involving alcohol and drug use
Explain how alcohol and drug use can affect driving performance
Define the term “Reasonable Suspicion” and determine when one can intervene in a reasonable suspicion case
Explain how to respect employee’s privacy and handle difficult situations
Identify who must conduct employee’s testing
Describe how to document events and council employees
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).
Professional Organizations
American Hospital Association - AHA - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) (General)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals - BCSP - Certification (General)
Canadian Registered Safety Professionals - CRSP (General, Safety)
International Facility Management Association - IFMA - Certified Facility Manager (CFM) (General)
1 hr. Online Course