Common use of Physical Fitness Clause in Contracts

Physical Fitness. The parties agree that physical and mental fitness of County Fire employees are reasonable requirements to perform the duties of the job and instill public confidence. Recognizing these important factors, the parties agree that during the term of this Agreement County Fire, with reasonable cause, may require medical and psychological assessments of employees provided County Fire pays and provides time off without loss of pay for such assessments. All such assessments shall be done by appropriately qualified health care professionals. Medical and psychological reports shall be released to and retained by the County’s Center for Employee Health and Wellness. The information in these reports shall only be released on a need-to-know basis, restricted to the purpose for which the examination was originally required, for the effective conduct of County Fire business. Any remedial or treatment action shall be the full responsibility of the employee, except as otherwise provided by law or as may be provided through the Employee Aid Program for County Fire employees.