Working Partners® Wayfinder Helping you navigate your drug-free workplace program

March 2021

As your business continues to react and respond to the impact of COVID-19, remember we are here for you. If you find yourself wondering how your drug-free workplace policy and program fits in, don’t hesitate to reach out. We can help you creatively think through the details.

Further Exploration ... Declaring a Drug Test Positive: Who Has the Final Say on Medical Marijuana? Federally mandated drug tests require the involvement of a Medical Review Officer and will always be ruled positive for marijuana. But they may not have the final answer in non-mandated tests - that decision may rest with you! Read more

Lights ... Camera ... Action ... 5 Quick Reminders for Completing Your Annual DFSP Report 1:56 minutes

Time may be running out, but we've got you covered.

If you're a private employer enrolled in the BWC's Drug-Free Safety Program, your annual report is due by March 31, and the Bureau isn't giving any leeway for not completing your training requirements this year. If you're still trying to meet this year's deadline, we've discounted select OnDemand 24/7 courses to help you out. Learn more (or check out our other education and training options)

Get your money back

If you haven't enrolled in the BWC's Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program (SUR), you could be leaving money on the table. SUR reimburses you for purchases* that support your drug-free workplace program, including the ones you make to meet the BWC's Drug-Free Safety Program requirements. The program is only available for organizations located in participating counties, but the Bureau is continually updating that list. Contact us or visit BWC's website to learn more and see if your organization is eligible to enroll and benefit from this program. *Purchases must meet SUR qualifications to be eligible for reimbursement.

The Past Month in the News ...

AP-NORC/SAP poll: 1 in 4 US workers have weighed quitting Should there be calorie labels on alcohol? Experts say yes As workers feel the burnout, companies seek ways to head off employee distress during the pandemic Ohio, other states reach $573 million settlement with McKinsey over role in opioid epidemic After COVID-19 diagnosis, nearly 1 in 5 are diagnosed with mental disorder Opioid overdoses 29% higher in 2020 than before the pandemic: Study How to help employees with mental health issues Alarming rise in alcohol abuse during COVID pandemic, study finds Job-related stress amid the COVID-19 pandemic Like and follow us on Facebook for news, other drug-free workplace updates, and to keep up with what we're doing.

Upcoming DFSP Deadlines Private Sector Enrollees End of March - Submit Annual Report & Safety Management Self-Assessment (Need help with your Annual Report? Check out this video for some tips.) End of March - Complete annual refresher employee education & supervisor training Public Sector Enrollees End of April - Educate all employees & train all supervisors (If NEWLY enrolled) Check out BWC's Frequently Asked Questions for more information regarding this extension and other COVID-19 related changes. More deadlines Upcoming Classes Employee Education: 4.14 - Training of Trainers Supervisor Training: 3.17 - Webinar 3.24 - Webinar 3.25 - Webinar 4.14 & 4.15 - Training of Trainers  Boost Camp: 5.11 - Webinar OnDemand 24/7 courses for employees & supervisors are always available More class dates CEUs through HRCI, OCILB and SHRM available for select courses.

¿Habla Español? On-going employee education about alcohol and other drug issues is important. To help you provide information to Spanish-speaking employees in their native language, we have compiled a library of Spanish articles and resources on topics about alcohol and other drugs including information on prevention, misuse and treatment. Check it out (we also included English versions of the resources)

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