Workplace Drug Abuse and AIDS: A Guide to Human Resource Management Policy and Practice

Throughout the latter part of the 1980s, the issue of substance abuse testing became increasingly important to employers and human resource professionals. In addition, the growing problem of AIDS and its impact on the workplace provided a related area of concern. In this work, Donald Klinger offers an overview as well as an interpretation and analysis of what human resource professionals should know about the topics of drug abuse and AIDS. The book carefully details the effects these problems have on the way business is done, the costs of doing business, and the policies and practices of human resource management. Following a general introduction that lays the foundation for the discussion, the book is divided into two main sections. The first addresses the intricacies of substance abuse and testing, presenting six chapters that survey substance abuse in the workplace; substance abuse testing techniques; substance abuse testing and the law; personnel policies and practices; employee assistance programs; and working with employees and unions. The second section covers the issue of AIDS and AIDS testing through four chapters: AIDS in the workplace; AIDS testing techniques; AIDS testing and the law; and personnel policies and practices. A concluding chapter provides a summary of both areas. This work will be a valuable reference tool for human resource professionals and for courses in business and management issues. Public, college, and university libraries will also find it to be a timely addition to their collections.