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Alcohol and drug misuse

Some employers reserve the right to carry out random drug and alcohol tests on employees, particularly in safety-critical industries.

Employers that wish to test staff for drugs and alcohol should clearly and unambiguously reserve the right to do so in their contracts of employment. There should also be in place a clear policy on drug and alcohol testing, setting out when and how testing will be carried out, who will carry out the testing and what will be done with the results of any tests.


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    Employer found liable for sexual misconduct at party

    by Jo Faragher 31 May 2023
    by Jo Faragher 31 May 2023

    A housebuilding company has been found liable of harassment after an employee was assaulted after a Christmas party.

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    • Alcohol and drug misuse

    CBI faces further claims of sexual misconduct

    by Rob Moss 3 Apr 2023
    by Rob Moss 3 Apr 2023

    An investigation into sexual misconduct at the CBI is being expanded following further allegations from female employees.

    • Alcohol and drug misuse
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    NICE calls for better alcohol data collection

    by Nic Paton 10 Feb 2023
    by Nic Paton 10 Feb 2023

    Health professionals are being urged to correctly gather information on people’s alcohol drinking habits to ensure those who need help do not slip through the net.

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    Pandemic led to ‘devastating’ record rise in alcohol-related deaths

    by Nic Paton 9 Dec 2022
    by Nic Paton 9 Dec 2022

    There were a record number of deaths from alcohol-specific causes in the UK last year, latest data has shown.

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    by Nic Paton 5 Dec 2022

    The government intends to apply the lessons from the fast-track development of the Covid-19 vaccines to tackling some of the UK’s other pressing health challenges.

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    Cost of living crisis increasing drink and drug addiction

    by Nic Paton 7 Nov 2022
    by Nic Paton 7 Nov 2022

    Increasing numbers of people are turning to drink and drugs to cope with the stress and anxiety of the cost...

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    Drug and alcohol testing no big deal, even at home, say employees

    by Nic Paton 16 Sep 2022
    by Nic Paton 16 Sep 2022

    The vast majority of employees are relaxed about alcohol and drug testing and by their employer, a survey has suggested.

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    Sue Gray findings: Party culture during lockdowns approved by bosses

    by Rob Moss 25 May 2022
    by Rob Moss 25 May 2022

    Failures of leadership and judgment in 10 Downing Street allowed staff gatherings to go ahead, the investigation into lockdown parties...

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    • Alcohol and drug misuse

    Occupational health must help ‘de-risk’ requests for addiction support

    by Ashleigh Webber 6 May 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 6 May 2022

    Occupational health practitioners must consider how they can better support employees recovering from drug addiction and remove some of the risks that prevent many reaching out for help.

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    Rail inspector with ‘shy bladder syndrome’ wins £90,000 compensation

    by Personnel Today 16 Mar 2022
    by Personnel Today 16 Mar 2022

    A Network Rail worker with 'shy bladder syndrome' who could not provide urine sample for drug testing has won £90,000 for unfair dismissal.

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    Drug use, especially painkillers, has risen during pandemic

    by Nic Paton 17 Jan 2022
    by Nic Paton 17 Jan 2022

    The pandemic has led to employees using drugs more, especially painkillers and opiates, a drug testing firm has warned.

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    Drink, drugs and self-harming – health challenges in construction laid bare

    by Nic Paton 10 Dec 2021
    by Nic Paton 10 Dec 2021

    UK construction workers are turning to drink, non-prescription drugs use and even self-harming because of high levels of mental distress,...

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    One in four midwives engage in problem drinking and drug use

    by Ashleigh Webber 27 Oct 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 27 Oct 2021

    More than a quarter of midwives have engaged in problematic drug and alcohol misuse in response to work-related pressures

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    Factory worker sacked for drinking beer the night before work wins £5K

    by Ashleigh Webber 16 Sep 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 16 Sep 2021

    A factory worker who was sacked for consuming three beers nine hours before her shift has been awarded more than...

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    A third drinking more alcohol than before pandemic

    by Ashleigh Webber 2 Sep 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 2 Sep 2021

    Organisations are being urged to help employees who are struggling with pandemic-related problem drinking.

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