Common use of Fitness for Duty Evaluation Clause in Contracts

Fitness for Duty Evaluation. At any time the supervisor has substantial reason to believe that the employee is not fit for duty or that the employee may be impaired, the supervisor may send that employee for an immediate fitness for duty evaluation or referral for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) initial meeting with a counselor. Whenever practicable, the supervisor shall gain concurrence with the Department Director or Human Resources Director or Risk Manager or other responsible supervisor prior to notification of the employee that a fitness for duty evaluation or EAP referral is required. Should the City designate the health care provider, clinic, laboratory or Employee Assistance Program that will conduct the fitness for duty evaluation of the employee, such evaluation shall be at City expense.