Common use of Informing Employees About Drug and Alcohol Testing Clause in Contracts

Informing Employees About Drug and Alcohol Testing. All employees shall be fully informed of the Fire Department's drug and alcohol testing policy. Employees will be provided with information concerning the impact of the use of alcohol and drugs on job performance. In addition, the Employer shall inform the employees on how the tests are conducted, what the test can determine and the consequence of testing positive for drug use. All newly hired employees will be provided with this information on their initial date of hire. No employees shall be tested before this information is provided to them. Prior to any testing, the employee will be required to sign the attached consent and release form. Employees who wish to voluntarily seek assistance may do so by contacting The Fire Chief, their shop xxxxxxx, an officer of their Union, or the Union attorney. The person contacted will contact the employer on behalf of the employee and make arrangements to implement the rehabilitation portions of this policy. No disciplinary action will be taken against an employee unless he/she refuses the opportunity for rehabilitation, fails to complete a rehabilitation program successfully, or again tests positive for drugs within two (2) years of completing an appropriate rehabilitation program.