LIE DETECTOR TESTS / DRUG TESTING. 37.01 The Company agrees it will not ask, request or compel an employee to take a polygraph or similar lie detector test. 37.02 The Company agrees that it will not ask any employees to take any medical test to determine whether the employee is using non-prescription drugs unless if required by a client as a site requirement. The Union agrees, however, to cooperate with the Company in resolving any problem when the Company suspects, or has proof, that an employee is using non-prescription drugs. At no time shall an employee be under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs during the course of their duties. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the employee being subject to the progressive discipline process. 37.03 An employee shall be granted a medical leave of absence to a maximum of thirty-seven (37) weeks, to deal with a substance abuse problem. At the end of said leave the employee shall be re-employed and whenever possible returned to their former position. Seniority shall be maintained but not accrue while on leave.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
