Problem:
Elora Jean & Co. is highly concerned with maintaining a drug-free workplace. There have been some accidents on the production floor, and in a couple of cases, drug use was a factor. Employee accidents can create a significant risk for the company, and the Elora Jean & Co. owner has asked you to provide recommendations for developing a drug-free workplace policy.
Through the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (DFWA), guidelines have been issued for some federal contractors to maintain a drug-free workplace. Although Elora Jean & Co. does not fall under that particular act, the Department of Labor has provided numerous recommendations for other organizations to establish a drug-free workplace.
The following link provides DFWA information and may be beneficial for Elora Jean & Co. to consider.
https://www.dol.gov/workingpartners/welcome.html
You have asked the Elora Jean & Co. management team to partner with you on a drug-free workplace initiative. As a team, you will submit recommendations for a new policy.
You should begin the process by posting your recommendations for items to be included in the new drug-free workplace policy. Your recommendations should include training for supervisors and employees on the new policy as well as the type of testing (if any) and why. (2-3 paragraphs)
Once you have posted your recommendations, you will then engage in dialogue with the others who are involved in developing this new policy. Discuss amongst yourselves whether you feel the team's recommendations will be effective for helping Elora Jean & Co. to reduce work-place accidents. Do you feel each of the recommendations is legally sound, and are they appropriate for the union and non-union environments? What concerns might you have? (2 paragraphs)