Product Details
Estimated length: 1.5 hours
Access Time: 90 days
HR Hot Topic: Marijuana and the Workplace current price is $39
Topics Covered
- Marijuana
- Workplace drug policies
- Medical marijuana
- Zero-tolerance policies
- Safety-sensitive jobs
- Second chance agreements
- Drug testing
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Impairment
Key Features
- Mobile-friendly
- Audio-enabled
- Badge and credit-awarding
- Fully accessible
- Games & Flashcards
- Expert-supported
- Video content
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Course Description
Medical marijuana is legal in more than half the states and the District of Columbia (D.C.), and the recreational use of marijuana is legal in many. Yet, federal law still identifies marijuana as an illegal drug. In this course, you will learn about the importance of creating and communicating clear workplace policies that address employee drug use. You will also learn to identify signs that an employee might be impaired and how to address those concerns when they come ...
Learning Outcomes
- Define and identify "safety-sensitive" jobs
- Understand zero-tolerance policies for drug use in the workplace
- Explain key components of second chance agreements
- Understand the reasons employees use marijuana for medical reasons
- Describe the responsibilities towards employees with medical marijuana cards
- Explain how and when to use drug test for employees
- Identify the symptoms of marijuana-related impairment
- Explain the steps taken for an employee suspected of impairment
- Describe how to encourage employees to participate in Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
- Identify the Federal Acts that affect marijuana impairment in the workplace
- Understand how to formulate an effective workplace drug policy given employer's responsibilities and evolving legislation
Notes
This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
As an Accredited Provider, MindEdge offers for its learning events that comply with the Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.
