Medically Authorized Drugs. It shall be the employee's responsibility to determine from his/her physician whether or not a prescribed drug may impair job performance. An indication by the physician that the employee's performance may be impaired shall be cause for the employee to be placed on light duty or sick leave. Failure to report such an impairment or failure to provide evidence of medical authorization may result in disciplinary action.
Medically Authorized Drugs. Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs: The legal use of prescribed drugs or over-the-counter medications is permitted on the job only if it does not impair an employee’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job effectively and in a safe manner that does not endanger other individuals in the workplace. Clearance from a qualified physician may be required, but in all cases, the City retains the right to make the final determination concerning the employee’s fitness to perform work. All City employees are subject to the following requirements with regard to medically authorized drugs:
Medically Authorized Drugs. It is the employee’s responsibility to determine from the physician whether or not any medication would impair performance. An employee utilizing prescribed and/or over the counter medication(s) that could adversely affect job safety or performance should immediately report that fact to their supervisor. With the employee’s written consent, a consultation with the attending physician, concerning the effects a substance may have on an employee, may be appropriate. Any failure to report the use of such medication or failure to provide proper evidence of medical authorization will result in disciplinary action.
