Alcohol and Drugs at Work

Up to 17 million working days are lost each year because of alcohol-related sickness, while the cost to employers of sick days due to drink is estimated at £1.7bn.Drug and alcohol misuse has serious implications for employees’ health, safety and performance in the workplace.About the CourseKey Insights• Is it really that big a deal? Find out the real cost of alcohol and drug misuse at work• The legal position – what are the employer and employee responsibilities under law?• Why have a policy – find out why the alcohol and drugs policy exists• Your responsibilities under the policy• Your manager’s responsibilities under the policy• Where to get help – independent advice and support services