Can my employee take that? The Do’s and Don’ts of Medication Use at Work
Last Updated 01/2026
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What you'll learn
How to balance your organization’s obligation to maintain a safe and productive workplace while protecting employees’ rights to take medication and tips for using the protocol package tools and resources
Description
While medication use (prescription and over-the-counter) has many benefits, some medications can also compromise the safety, productivity and public image of your workplace. This protocol package examines the actions you can take regarding an employee’s medication use and provides tools to help you balance an employee’s rights and your need to provide a safe workplace.
What others are saying ...
"This package was an excellent reminder of what we can and can’t ask employees about and we are looking forward to integrating these resources into our policy and procedures around medication use." – Jessica H., Angels 4 Life
"We never want to get in the way of an employee taking needed medication, we just want everyone to be safe. The protocol package on medication helped us articulate our expectations around medication use and gave us resources we can use in our program. The information is so useful and worth buying." - Dave L., Hamilton Caster
*This Protocol Package is NOT INTENDED for Working Partners® clients who have our Premium Policy, as your policy/program documents already contain the resources provided in this package.
**Protocol Packages are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal or medical advice. It should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a legal or medical professional or other competent advisors. Please contact a licensed attorney to obtain advice with respect to any legal issue regarding utilizing this package or regarding any situation that's specific to your business.
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Table of Contents
Contents:
• 20-minute instructional video on how to balance your organization’s obligation to maintain a safe and productive workplace while protecting employees’ rights to take medication and tips for using the protocol package tools and resources
• Guidelines: Policy Considerations
• Procedural Flow Chart: Prescription Medication Approach
• Form: Fitness for Duty Verification
Can my employee take that? The Do’s and Don’ts of Medication Use at Work
Can my employee take that? The Do’s and Don’ts of Medication Use at Work
While medication use (prescription and over-the-counter) has many benefits, some medications can also compromise the safety, productivity and public image of your workplace. This protocol package examines the actions you can take regarding an employee’s medication use and provides tools to help you balance an employee’s rights and your need to provide a safe workplace.
*This Protocol Package is NOT INTENDED for Working Partners® clients who have our Premium Policy, as your policy/program documents already contain the resources provided in this package.
**Protocol Packages are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal or medical advice. It should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a legal or medical professional or other competent advisors. Please contact a licensed attorney to obtain advice with respect to any legal issue regarding utilizing this package or regarding any situation that's specific to your business.
