Section 71-3-217 - Training of supervisory personnel

In order to qualify as a private sector drug-free workplace and to qualify for the provisions of Section 71-3-207, and in addition to the educational program provided in Section 71-3-215, an employer must provide all supervisory personnel a minimum of two (2) hours of training prior to the institution of a drug-free workplace program under Sections 71-3-201 through 71-3-225, and each year thereafter which should include, but is not limited to, the following:(a) Recognition of evidence of employee alcohol and other drug abuse;(b) Documentation and corroboration of employee alcohol and other drug abuse;(c) Referral of alcohol and other drug abusing employees to the proper treatment providers;(d) Recognition of the benefits of referring alcohol and other drug abusing employees to treatment programs, in terms of employee health and safety and company savings; and(e) Explanation of any employee health insurance of HMO coverage for alcohol and other drug problems. Laws, 1997, ch. 455, § 9, eff. 7/1/1997.