Managing alcohol, drugs and substance abuse in the workplace – Part 1: Alcohol and drugs
Date
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Duration
10:00 - 12:00
Cost
R1250.00
The purpose of this workshop is to ensure all managers and HR understand what harassment entails as well as what procedures to follow when claims of harassment arise. The Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace (as provided for in the Employment Equity Act, 1998) aims to eliminate all forms of harassment in the workplace by guiding the policies and procedures to be implemented if harassment occurs. The scope and ambit of the Code is broad, and both Employers and Employees need to understand the nature and application of the Code in the workplace. Furthermore, the Code requires Employers to educate staff on harassment in the workplace and what procedures to follow.
Course Outcomes
- Understand the legal framework governing alcohol and drug use in the workplace
- Distinguish between misconduct and incapacity
- Apply appropriate procedures where alcohol or drug impairment is suspected
- Understand testing protocols, refusals and evidentiary considerations
- Manage substance-related misconduct in safety-critical roles
Questions we will answer
- Can an employee be disciplined for being under the influence at work?
- How should an employer determine impairment and why is this important?
- What steps should be taken when impairment is suspected?
- Can an employee refuse an alcohol or drug test?
- When should dependency be treated as incapacity rather than misconduct?
- What disciplinary sanctions are appropriate for alcohol or drug-related misconduct?
Who should do this course
Managers, team leaders, HR practitioners, safety officers and business owners.
Course Registration
Once registered, a Teams invite will be sent to the designated contact person, along with the generated invoice.”
