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Drug-Free Workplace Promising Practice
Marriott, a worldwide hospitality company with more than 2,600 lodging properties across the globe, has a strong tradition of supporting programs that put education, job readiness and workplace training within the reach of all its employees. It reaches out to help potential employees who face barriers to employment, including substance abuse, through targeted programs and partnerships. Regarding substance abuse, Marriott has a clear philosophy—that the company is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy and productive work environment for all of its associates and that the abuse of alcohol, drugs or controlled substances can adversely affect the work environment, job performance and safety of all associates and customers. Marriott also recognizes that addiction is a treatable illness and strives to assist associates with addiction to seek treatment, achieve recovery and return as productive members of its workforce. Marriott’s drug-free workplace policy states that “the use, possession or offer to sell illegal drugs; the use or possession of prescription drugs without a valid prescription; the offer to sell prescription drugs; and the unauthorized consumption of, reporting to work, or working while under the influence of alcohol are expressly prohibited.” Specific elements of the policy then include:
These statements apply to all Marriott properties, but there may be additional drug-free workplace policies or practices at each establishment, including drug testing. Want to learn more? Dexter Daniel
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