What Are the Consequences of Substance Abuse in the Workplace

question 63

Essay

What are the consequences of substance abuse in the workplace? When can the employer legally test for drug use?

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Definitions:

First Impression

The initial perception or judgment formed about someone or something upon first encounter.

Conscious Control

The deliberate use of one's awareness and focus to manage or direct one's behavior or thoughts.

Jezebel Stereotype

A racialized and sexualized stereotype applied to Black women, depicting them as promiscuous or temptresses.

Black Women

Refers to women of Sub-Saharan African descent with varying cultural, social, and personal identities.