Grounds for Testing. 20.3.1 Random drug testing of any kind is prohibited.
20.3.2 The performance of drug testing by other than the taking of urine samples is prohibited, for purposes of this Article.
20.3.3 Drug and alcohol testing are permitted if the County possesses facts that give rise to a reasonable suspicion that an employee is currently or has recently been engaging in the use of illegal drugs, in the abuse or illicit use of legal drugs, or has consumed alcohol less than eight (8) hours prior to regularly scheduled work or during work.
Grounds for Testing. Drug and alcohol testing pursuant to these procedures shall be permitted if the County possesses facts that give rise to a reasonable suspicion that an employee is currently or has recently been engaging in the use of illegal drugs, in the abuse or illicit use of legal drugs, or has consumed alcohol during work or prior to work such that the consumption has an adverse effect on the employee’s ability to perform his/her job; or pursuant to an agreement between the County, the Guild and the employee to test that employee at unspecified intervals to ensure a previous problem of substance abuse has been arrested.
Grounds for Testing. Drug or alcohol testing shall only occur in those circumstances where specific, objective facts become apparent to a trained supervisor which led him/her to believe the employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on the job.
Grounds for Testing a. Drug or alcohol testing will occur only in those circumstances where specific, objective facts become apparent to the supervisor which reasonably leads them to believe the employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on the job. Reasonable suspicion could include, but is not limited to, observations concerning appearance, behavior, conduct, or speech.
b. Random or massive testing is prohibited except as specifically provided for in provision 36.8.b of this Article.
c. No testing may be conducted without the approval of a Fire Department supervisor. When giving notice of testing, the employee will be given brief documentation of the reason for the test. Any subsequent documentation will be given to the employee prior to any action being taken. It shall be the policy of the Department that, whenever possible, before ordering the testing of an employee, supervisors will consult with Human Resources to verify the appropriateness of the testing.
Grounds for Testing. A. Pre-Hire Drug Testing. Employees in public safety positions may be required to submit to and successfully pass a post-offer, pre-hire drug test.
B. Reasonable Grounds Testing. Employees may be required to submit to drug or alcohol testing if reasonable grounds exist that there is a violation of this Article. The employee shall be given the reasonable grounds in writing at the time. The County may test for those drugs for which it has reasonable suspicion that an employee may have consumed.
Grounds for Testing. An employee shall be tested under the following circumstances as a condition of continued employment:
(1) Whenever the employer has a reasonable cause that the employee is, or may be, impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance while on the job or while at the workplace during a period when the employee is not scheduled to work. Reasonable cause may be based upon observations by trained Company personnel of the employee's behavior.
(2) When the employee is involved in an accident which resulted or was capable of resulting in injury to any person or significant damage to property and there is reasonable cause to believe alcohol or drugs are a factor.
(3) If an employee has previously tested positive or completed a rehabilitation program, the employee may be subjected to random testing for up to one (1) year; longer if recommended by the EAP Designated Counselor.
(4) An employee's use of currently prescribed medication is not prohibited. However, when drowsiness or other side effects could pose a safety problem, an employee must make known the use of such medication and the name of the prescribing physician to the Company.
(5) Whenever required by any federal or state health, safety or other law or regulation.
(6) Whenever an employee is returning to work after having been away from work for six (6) months or more for any reason.
Grounds for Testing. 1. Random testing of any kind is prohibited unless required by law.
2. Employees may be required to submit to drug or alcohol testing. The City may test for drugs or alcohol for which it has reasonable suspicion that an employee may have consumed. This reasonable suspicion shall be based on specific factual and articulable observation by the City and may lead to a request for urine and/or blood analysis for all types of alcohol and controlled substances and/or prescription drugs that could negatively affect the performance of assigned duties. Xxxxxxx receipt of test results the employee may be placed on administrative leave with pay at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
3. The City shall conduct drug and alcohol testing of those employees who are involved in vehicular accidents involving either personal injury that requires immediate medical treatment or property damage in excess of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00).
4. The City shall conduct drug and alcohol testing of any employee who apparently causes physical injury to himself 1herself or another in an incident involving the use of deadly force.
Grounds for Testing. 1. Random testing of any kind is prohibited.
2. Employees may be required to submit to drug or alcohol testing if reasonable suspicion exists that there is a violation of this Article.
3. ECSO may test for those drugs or alcohol for which it has reasonable suspicion that an employee may have consumed.
Grounds for Testing. A. Pre-Hire Drug Testing. Employees in public safety positions may be required to submit to and successfully pass a post-offer, pre-hire drug test.
B. Random Drug Testing. Because of the public’s strong interest in maintaining safety standards, and the safety-sensitive nature of the work performed by employees, the County will engage in systematic random selection of employees in the Sheriff’s Office for testing. There will be no advance notice of testing. Employees whose names are randomly selected for testing by the County are required to immediately submit to such testing.
C. Reasonable Suspicion Testing. Employees may be required to submit to drug or alcohol testing if reasonable suspicion exists that there is a violation of this Article. The employee shall be given the grounds for reasonable suspicion in writing at the time. The County may test for those drugs for which it has reasonable suspicion that an employee may have consumed.
Grounds for Testing. A. Random drug testing of any kind is prohibited.
B. The performance of drug testing by other than the taking of urine samples is prohibited, for purposes of this article.
C. Drug testing is prohibited unless the employer possesses facts that give rise to a reasonable suspicion that an employee is currently or has recently been engaging in the use of illegal drugs.
