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 this drug and alcohol testing policy. Employees will be provided with information concerning the impact of the use of alcohol and drugs on performance. Employees who voluntarily come forward and ask for assistance to deal with a drug or alcohol problem shall not be disciplined by the City solely for coming forward and admitting a problem. The City shall not be prevented from disciplining an employee for other legitimate reasons just because the employee has voluntarily asked for assistance with a drug or alcohol problem. The City encourages employees to seek treatment for drug and alcohol abuse voluntarily. To encourage employees to do so, the City makes available the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Any decision to voluntarily seek help through the Employee Assistance Program, or privately, will not in and of itself interfere with an employee’s continued employment or eligibility for promotional opportunities. Information regarding an employee’s participation in the Employee Assistance Program will be maintained in confidence.

Informing Employees About Drug and Alcohol Testing. All employees shall be fully informed of this drug and alcohol testing policy. Employees will be provided with information concerning the impact of the use of alcohol and drugs on performance. Employees who voluntarily come forward and ask for assistance to deal with a drug or alcohol problem shall not be disciplined by the City solely for coming forward and admitting a problem. The City shall not be prevented from disciplining an employee for other legitimate reasons just because the employee has voluntarily asked for assistance with a drug or alcohol problem. The City encourages employees to seek treatment for drug and alcohol abuse voluntarily. To encourage employees to do so, the City makes available the Employee Assistance Program (EAPEPA). Any decision to voluntarily seek help through the Employee Assistance Program, or privately, will not in and of itself interfere with an employee’s continued employment or eligibility for promotional opportunities. Information regarding an employee’s participation in the Employee Assistance Program will be maintained in confidence.