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Comprehensive Drug Abuse Policy and Procedures. 25.1 Mutual Agreement
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Comprehensive Drug Abuse Policy and Procedures. ‌ 25.1 Mutual Agreement A. The Employer and the F.O.P. agree to the promotion of a drug free workplace through fair and reasonable drug testing methods for the protection of the City of Jacksonville and its employees. The drug testing policy of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is a pro-active approach to a potentially serious problem facing all members of society. Within the limitations outlined in this article, employees found to have drug abuse problems will be encouraged to participate in an Employee Assistance Program or a rehabilitation program. B. It is further agreed that drug use has serious adverse effects upon users in the work force resulting in loss of productivity, posing a threat to the workplace and to public safety and security. Maintaining a healthy and productive work force and safe working conditions free from the effects of drugs are the goals of both the Employer and the
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Policy and Procedures. ‌ 25.1 Mutual Agreement A. The Employer and the F.O.P. agree to the promotion of a drug free workplace through fair and reasonable drug testing methods for the protection of the City of Jacksonville and its employees. The drug testing policy of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is a pro-active approach to a potentially serious problem facing all members of society. Within the limitations outlined in this article, employees found to have drug abuse problems will be encouraged to participate in an Employee Assistance Program or a rehabilitation program. B. It is further agreed that drug use has serious adverse effects upon users in the work force resulting in loss of productivity, posing a threat to the workplace and to public safety and security. Maintaining a healthy and productive work force and safe working conditions free from the effects of drugs are the goals of both the Employer and the F.O.P. It is understood that drug use creates a variety of workplace problems including increased injury on duty (IOD), increased absenteeism, and increased financial burdens on health and benefit programs. Criminal Justice work requires, and the safety of the public demands, total mental and physical functioning of members at all times. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has a responsibility in the interest of public safety to monitor the use and abuse by employees of controlled substances and other drugs/medicines. C. The Employer agrees to establish drug testing standards to balance the interests of the Employer, employees, and the welfare of the general public through a fair, confidential, and accurate drug testing program. D. Employees who feel that they are abusing drugs are encouraged to contact the Employee Assistance Program for help in overcoming this problem. Normal agency benefits such as the Employee Assistance Program, appropriate leave, and the group medical plan are available to aid in the rehabilitation process. Personnel assigned to the Employee Assistance Program will support employees in this process by providing referral to the appropriate agency suited to addressing the particular need of the employee. E. The sale, purchase, transfer, use, or possession of illegal drugs or drugs obtained illegally is a violation of state and federal criminal statutes and, therefore, may result in termination. Possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol on the job present a danger to the public, the employee involved and to other employees and therefor...
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  • Policy and Procedures If the resident leaves the facility due to hospitalization or a therapeutic leave, the facility shall not be obligated to hold the resident’s bed available until his or her return, unless prior arrangements have been made for a bed hold pursuant to the facility’s “Bed Reservation Policy and Procedure” and pursuant to applicable law. In the absence of a bed hold, the resident is not guaranteed readmission unless the resident is eligible for Medicaid and requires the services provided by the facility. However, the resident may be placed in any appropriate bed in a semi-private room in the facility at the time of his or her return from hospitalization or therapeutic leave provided a bed is available and the resident’s admission is appropriate and meets the readmission requirements of the facility.

  • Safety Policy The City agrees to maintain in safe working condition all facilities and equipment furnished by the City to carry out the duties of each bargaining unit position, but reserves the right to determine what those facilities and equipment shall be. The Association agrees to work cooperatively in maintaining safety in the Xenia/Xxxxxx Central Communications Center.

  • Safety Procedures The Contractor shall: (a) comply with all applicable safety regulations according to Attachment H; (b) take care for the safety of all persons entitled to be on the Site; (c) use reasonable efforts to keep the Site and Works clear of unnecessary obstruction so as to avoid danger to these persons; (d) provide fencing, lighting, guarding and watching of the Works until completion and taking over under clause 10 [Employer's Taking Over]; and (e) provide any Temporary Works (including roadways, footways, guards and fences) which may be necessary, because of the execution of the Works, for the use and protection of the public and of owners and occupiers of adjacent land.

  • Comprehensive general liability and property damage insurance, insuring against all liability of the Contractor related to this Agreement, with a minimum combined single limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) Personal & Advertising Injury, Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) Products/Completed Operations Aggregate, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate;

  • Violence Policies and Procedures The Employer agrees to have in place explicit policies and procedures to deal with violence. The policy will address the prevention of violence, the management of violent situations, provision of legal counsel and support to employees who have faced violence. The policies and procedures shall be part of the employee's health and safety policy and written copies shall be provided to each employee. Prior to implementing any changes to these policies, the employer agrees to consult with the Association.

  • Workplace Safety Insurance 20.1 Each member covered by this Agreement who is absent on account of injuries received while on duty and who is receiving a pension, salary or wage award from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board shall be entitled to be paid the difference between the pension wage and salary award from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and his or her current net salary as long as such member remains in the employ of the Niagara Police Board. This shall be applied such that the combination of any WSIB salary or wage award plus the employer top-up shall, in total, equal the net pay of the member's current salary. The non- economic loss portion of any WSIB pension payments shall not be considered as being a salary or wage award, and hence shall not form part of these calculations. Any member who does not comply with the provisions of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act or Regulations thereto and subsequently receives a salary or wage award or an amount less than the prevailing maximum payable, due to such non-compliance, shall not receive from the Niagara Police Board the difference between the wage or salary award paid by the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board and his or her current net salary. For the purpose of this Clause, net pay shall be the pay for the rank of the member as shown in Appendix "A" less those deductions required under Government Statutes, pension plans and as provided for in this Agreement. 20.2 Subject to the terms of this Article, each member covered by this Agreement who is injured as a result of carrying out his/her duties shall not be deprived of his/her vacations or statutory holidays as a result thereof, and shall accumulate such vacation credits and statutory holidays as he/she might otherwise receive. 20.2.1 Each member shall be entitled to accumulate the float time that he/she might otherwise receive for a period of three (3) months following the injury. 20.2.2 In respect of members who have been off work and receiving WSIB benefits for less than two

  • Policies and Procedures i) The policies and procedures of the designated employer apply to the employee while working at both sites. ii) Only the designated employer shall have exclusive authority over the employee in regard to discipline, reporting to the College of Nurses of Ontario and/or investigations of family/resident complaints. iii) The designated employer will ensure that the employee is covered by WSIB at all times, regardless of worksite, while in the employ of either home. iv) The designated employer will ensure that the employee is covered by liability insurance at all times, regardless of worksite, while in the employ of either home. v) The designated employer shall have exclusive authority over the employee’s personnel files and health records. These files will be maintained on the site of the designated employer.

  • WORKPLACE SAFETY AND INSURANCE 41.1 Where an employee is absent by reason of an injury or an occupational disease for which a claim is made under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, his or her salary shall continue to be paid for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days. If an award is not made, any payments made under the foregoing provisions in excess of that to which he or she is entitled under Articles 44.1 and 44.6 (Short Term Sickness Plan) shall be an amount owing by the employee to the Employer. 41.2 Where an employee is absent by reason of an injury or an occupational disease for which an award is made under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, his or her salary shall continue to be paid for a period not exceeding three (3) consecutive months or a total of sixty-five (65) working days where such absences are intermittent, following the date of the first absence because of the injury or occupational disease, and any absence in respect of the injury or occupational disease shall not be charged against his or her credits. 41.3 Where an award is made under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act to an employee that is less than the regular salary of the employee and the award applies for longer than the period set out in Article 41.2 and the employee has accumulated credits, his or her regular salary may be paid and the difference between the regular salary paid after the period set out in Article 41.2 and the compensation awarded shall be converted to its equivalent time and deducted from his or her accumulated credits. 41.4 Where an employee receives an award under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and the award applies for longer than the period set out in Article 41.2 (i.e. three (3) months), the Employer will continue subsidies for Basic Life, Long Term Income Protection, Supplementary Health and Hospital and the Dental Plans for the period during which the employee is receiving the award. The Employer shall continue to make the Employer’s pension contributions unless the employee gives the Employer a written notice that the employee does not intend to pay the employee’s pension contributions. 41.5 Where an employee is absent by reason of an injury or an occupational disease for which an award is made under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the employee shall not be entitled to a leave of absence with pay under Article 44 (Short Term Sickness Plan) as an option following the expiry of the application of Article 41.2.

  • Drug and Alcohol Policy 67.1 The Parties agree to apply the Drug and Alcohol Management Program (as amended from time to time) contained in Appendix G. 67.2 The Employer may refer an Employee affected by drugs or alcohol to the services provided by Incolink.

  • Safety Program The Contractor shall design a specific safety program for the Work for the site(s). The Contractor shall establish and require all Subcontractors to establish reasonable safety programs. The Contractor shall also submit its standard monthly safety reports to the Owner and Design Professional. No imposition of responsibility on the Contractor for safety under this Contract shall relieve any subcontractor of its responsibility for safety of persons or property on or near the Project Site. The Contractor shall include in his plant he names of the person in charge of Safety.

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