Common use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications Clause in Contracts

Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications. Employees may use legally- prescribed, controlled substances during work periods without violating Section 21.1 of this Agreement. Nevertheless, employees who use prescription or over-the-counter medication have an affirmative responsibility to consult with their physician and/or pharmacist to determinate whether such medication will interfere with the employee's ability to perform job functions safely and effectively. In the event that an employee's prescribed or over-the-counter medication interferes with, or is likely to interfere with, the employee's ability to perform job functions safely and effectively, the employee must consult with their Department head regarding the job impact of such medication usage. The City may require employees who’s legally-prescribed medication interferes with their ability to safely or effectively perform their job functions to take a form of paid leave or leave of absence until such time as the employee is able to perform their essential job functions in a safe and effective manner.