The Drug-Free Workplace

Audience: Supervisors/Managers
Contact Hours: 3 Hours
Instructor: Nicole Michaelis, M.A., M.P.A.​
DOP-18 Applicable: Component I

Course Description:

The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 mandates a drug- and alcohol-free workplace for West Virginia State agencies. This half-day program helps to ensure compliance with the Act. It also provides you with information to help you maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

By attending this training, you will become more aware of federal compliance requirements, the mandates of the West Virginia Division of Personnel’s Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy, and the resources available to state employees.

In The Drug-Free Workplace, you will:​

• Learn how to identify the common characteristics of troubled employees, and what you should do in dealing with them;
• Be able to define and communicate the guidelines established in the West Virginia Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy (DOP-P2);
• Discuss your role in ensuring that your employees are in compliance with this policy; and
• Learn how to make employees aware of the Employee Referral Program Directory.

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Audience & Applicability:​

This course is designed for and fully applicable to both classified and classified-exempt employees. All content, examples, and guidance are relevant regardless of employment status.

Registration Information:

If you need assistance enrolling in a class, please contact dop.registrar@wv.gov.