Common use of Driver Discipline Clause in Contracts

Driver Discipline. i) The Board shall provide the driver with a just cause hearing prior to any disciplinary action related to a drug or alcohol event that could result in a suspension longer than twenty-four (24) hours. ii) Drivers who are suspended for more than twenty-four (24) hours and successfully complete a SAP referral (rehabilitation) program shall be entitled to return to the same position held prior to the suspension. iii) Sick leave may be used by any driver who is under the care of a Substance Abuse Professional as a result of a violation of the drug or alcohol provisions of this contract or the law. Providing the driver successfully completes a substance abuse program, the Board will provide and pay the cost of the SAP and any program that the driver is required to participate in as determined by the SAP. If sick leave is exhausted, the driver will be placed on unpaid leave iv) Drivers will be allowed to work as substitutes for non SSF positions for which they may qualify during any term of driving prohibition. v) Nothing in this paragraph (17) or this Section E. precludes the superintendent or Board from imposing discipline for violations or refusal to be tested, consistent with the discipline procedures of this Agreement. vi) All suspensions with cause will be without pay.

Driver Discipline. i) The Board shall provide the driver with a just cause hearing prior to any disciplinary action related to a drug or alcohol event that could result in a suspension longer than twenty-four (24) hours. ii) Drivers who are suspended for more than twenty-four (24) hours and successfully complete a SAP referral (rehabilitation) program shall be entitled to return to the same position held prior to the suspension. iii) Sick Xxxx leave may be used by any driver who is under the care of a Substance Abuse Professional as a result of a violation of the drug or alcohol provisions of this contract or the law. Providing the driver successfully completes a substance abuse program, the Board will provide and pay the cost of the SAP and any program that the driver is required to participate in as determined by the SAP. If sick leave is exhausted, the driver will be placed on unpaid leave iv) Drivers will be allowed to work as substitutes for non SSF positions for which they may qualify during any term of driving prohibition. v) Nothing in this paragraph (17) or this Section E. precludes the superintendent or Board from imposing discipline for violations or refusal to be tested, consistent with the discipline procedures of this Agreement. vi) All suspensions with cause will be without pay.