For HR professionals, navigating the intricacies of substance abuse in the workplace is both urgent and complex. With a significant number of workers believing in employer support for substance use management and widespread misconceptions about addiction treatments, HR faces the challenge of balancing employee well-being with organizational needs.
This week, AIM’s own Lori Bourgoin and Tom Jones join Pete Wright to delve deep into this complex issue, highlighting the real-world scenarios HR must grapple with, the legal implications, and the critical role they play in addressing and managing substance use challenges in the modern workplace.
Links & Notes
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993
The National Labor Relations Act (NRLA) of 1935
FindTreatment.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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