Common use of DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY Clause in Contracts

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY. The City recognizes that City employees are not immune from the problems which face society in general, including alcohol and drugs. While the City does not presently have reason to believe that any employee is abusing drugs or alcohol, the only effective means of avoiding potential problems is through a comprehensive policy directed against alcohol and drug abuse by employees. The following constitutes a violation of the City’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy applicable to regular full-time and regular part-time employees: (a) The use of or being under the influence of intoxicants or drugs while on duty. (b) The use of or being under the influence of intoxicants or drugs when wearing a City uniform, whether on or off duty. (c) The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession and use of any controlled substance including prescription drugs. (d) Failure to notify the Human Resources Department of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction. A violation of the City’s Drug Free Workplace Program may subject the employee to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY. The City recognizes that City employees are not immune from the problems which face society in general, including alcohol and drugs. While the City does not presently have reason to believe that any employee is abusing drugs or alcohol, the only effective means of avoiding potential problems is through a comprehensive policy directed against alcohol and drug abuse by employees. The following constitutes a violation of the City’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy applicable to regular full-time and regular part-time employees: (a) The use of or being under the influence of intoxicants or drugs while on duty. (b) The use of or being under the influence of intoxicants or drugs when wearing a City uniform, whether on or off duty. (c) The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensingdispensation, possession and use of any controlled substance including prescription drugs. (d) Failure to notify the Human Resources Department of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction. A violation of the City’s Drug Free Workplace Program may subject the employee to disciplinary action up to and including termination.