Scenario 8-1
The Federal Transportation Safety Board recently stated that Provincial Ferries has failed to effectively enforce its zero-tolerance substance abuse policy.As part of its investigation into several fatal ferry accidents, the board revealed a pattern of crew use of cannabis.Data in the HRIS showed significant costs associated with employee accidents, absenteeism, turnover, and tardiness due to workplace drug and alcohol use.The company president of one of the ferries wants the Transportation Board to implement mandatory employee drug testing.The union opposes mandatory testing and states that the issue has never been brought to the joint safety committee.Management is wondering why no one is standing up for what is right and reporting coworkers who are impaired on the job.
-Refer to Scenario 8-1.Which of the following legal and ethical best practices are normally NOT permissible in dealing with substance abuse in the workplace
A)drug and alcohol policies
B)training and education for managers and employees
C)confidential channels to access assistance
D)drug and alcohol testing

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While drug and alcohol policies, training and education, and confidential channels for assistance are all legal and ethical best practices in dealing with substance abuse in the workplace, mandatory drug testing is a controversial issue. The legality and ethical permissibility of drug testing in the workplace varies by jurisdiction and requires careful consideration of privacy and discrimination concerns. Forced drug testing can be seen as an invasion of privacy and can create a distrustful and hostile work environment. It is important for companies to weigh the potential benefits of drug testing against the potential legal and ethical risks.

Scenario 8-1 The Federal Transportation Safety Board Recently Stated That Provincial Ferries