Title: Lecture Materials: (CU3 M1) Employee Health & Wellness
Course: SkillsCom BA 224 15.1 > Section: Credit Unit 3 Module 1

- Wellness Programs
- Drug & Alcohol Testing
- Workplace Drug Testing

More than 34% of U.S. adults are obese. Obesity is mounting rapidly among children, with one-third of U.S. children already obese or likely to become obese. Wellness programs could help to lower those numbers.

Wellness Programs (Webpage)

Many different state and federal laws govern an employer's right to perform drug and alcohol screening on employees. As a result, understanding your rights can be very confusing. Compounding the problem is the fact that government and private sector employees are often subject to separate rules. If you are tempted to object to taking an alcohol or drug test at work, it's a good idea to get some legal advice before making any decisions.

Drug and Alcohol Testing (Webpage)

Drug testing is one action an employer can take to determine if employees or job applicants are using drugs. It can identify evidence of recent use of alcohol, prescription drugs and illicit drugs. Currently, drug testing does not test for impairment or whether a person’s behavior is, or was, impacted by drugs. Drug testing works best when implemented based on a clear, written policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem.

Workplace Drug Testing (PDF)