Employee Drug and Alcohol Policy

The Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy is a document that outlines an employer's rules on the use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace or during office hours. Some employers who recognize the health and safety hazard of drug and alcohol abuse may decide to implement rules to curb drug and alcohol use within the office premises.

With this document, an employer can issue a statement prohibiting the use of drug and alcohol that can cause impairment and affect an employee's ability to perform their functions safely. It describes the types of drugs that are prohibited and prescribes disciplinary measures for violation of the policy.

How to use this document

This document can be used by an employer that wants to notify their employees about rules regulating drug and alcohol use within the workplace. It includes drug and alcohol testing procedures, education and assistance for employees, and discipline for non-compliance. Note that this document can be used as a single document or incorporated into the Employee Handbook. The person filling this document will provide all the necessary information relating to the employer and the employer's policies.

After completing the document, the document should be printed in several copies and given to employees of the organization. Employees should sign an acknowledgment copy stating that they have read and understood the policy, and they agree to be bound by its provisions.

Other employee policy books available for download are the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy, Remote Work Policy, and the Employee Privacy Policy.

Applicable law

The Nigerian Labour Act 2004 is the primary legislation that regulates employment matters in Nigeria.

How to modify the template

You fill out a form. The document is created before your eyes as you respond to the questions.

At the end, you receive it in Word and PDF formats. You can modify it and reuse it.