Drugs in the workplace: What are employers' responsibilities?
Karen Belanger
- 21 January 2021
HRD Human Resources Director l John Hilton l 13 Oct 2020
HRD talks to Kellie-Ann McDade, partner at Baker McKenzie, on dealing with substance abuse at work.
Many employers in Australia are going to great lengths to control drug and alcohol issues in the workplace.
In Tasmania, West Tamar Council deemed drug testing a success last year, after becoming the first Council in the state to apply testing to councillors.
The management of West Tamar Council said they introduced drug and alcohol testing four years ago because of the potential health and safety benefits for their staff and community.
So, what are an organisation’s obligations if a worker tests positive for drugs at work?