HR Glossary

What is Substance Abuse Policy?

A workplace policy that defines the organization's rules on alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription medication misuse, and other controlled substances, including testing protocols, consequences for violations, and support resources for employees struggling with addiction.

Why it matters in hiring

Substance Abuse Policy comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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