While supervisors typically know how to spot employee behavior that might indicate substance misuse, it is less common for them to feel comfortable responding. “Some- times supervisors are not trained properly or they lack the nerve to take action,” says Pierce. “They may lack motiva- tion for many reasons. Maybe they’re users themselves, or at one time they were peers of the individual whom they are now supervising. Or maybe they don’t know what to do: They just don’t have the necessary skills.” The solution is to have supervisors sign off on the com- pany policy and seek higher level assistance when re- quired. Evidence shows that may companies have more work to do in this area. “In one of our recent surveys, half of the organizations did not have procedures in place for what to do when they had a reasonable suspicion of sub- stance misuse,” says Pierce. “And another survey revealed that less than a quarter of employers do the requisite an- nual supervisor training.” When it comes to workplace drug policies, one size does not fit all. Broad brush drug testing requirements, for example, may not be suitable for all categories of work- Drug Use In the Workplace (CONT’D FROM PAGE 16)
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ers. Employees in safety critical jobs, who drive vehicles, or who interface with clients, may be subject to one set of policies. Those in accounting and sales may be subject to another. Now, finally, we can address the conundrum posed by this article’s opening story. An employee requested per- mission to smoke medically prescribed marijuana on the job. The insights from experts quoted above might cast some light on the puzzle. How should the employer re- spond? For the supervisor in charge of the employee, the an- swer was clear: “I said I couldn’t allow it. Doing so would set a bad precedent for the rest of the employees. To me, it’s like alcohol—if we find someone drinking on the job they’re not going to be here for long because they violat- ed our policy of no tolerance.” The employer’s attorney supported his decision, adding a critical detail: Any sub- stance illegal at the federal level can be banned from the work premises regardless of state law. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
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