Prescription Drug Use. The Employer does not prohibit employees from using prescription drugs, provided: (a) the prescription drugs are prescribed for medical reasons by a licensed medical practitioner with dosage frequency prescribed on the label; and (b) the employee's use of prescription drugs does not affect job performance, threaten the safety, property or reputation of other employees or the Employer or result in a criminal felony or misdemeanor incident while on duty. The Employer reserves the right to apply the disciplinary procedures of this collective bargaining agreement, including requiring a drug and/or alcohol test, to any employee who uses prescription drugs in a manner which violates this rule.
Prescription Drug Use. Section 27.7.1 The Township does not prohibit employees from using prescription drugs, provided:
Prescription Drug Use. An employee may possess and use a drug or controlled substance, providing such drug or controlled substance is dispensed to the employee pursuant to a current valid medical prescription in the employee’s name. The medication shall be maintained in the proper prescription bottle. Should the employee’s prescribing physician or pharmacist indicate that the known side effects of the drug makes it dangerous for the employee to safely work, the employee shall notify the employer or supervisor.
Prescription Drug Use. The City does not prohibit employees from using prescription drugs, provided:
Prescription Drug Use. Several legal drugs that are prescribed by a doctor cause dizziness, or have other side effects that impact your ability to drive. I will inform my parents of any prescriptions I am taking and they will decide if I can drive while taking them.
Prescription Drug Use. Except for marijuana, prescription and over-the-counter drugs are not prohibited when taken in standard dosage and/or according to a physician’s prescription. Any employee taking prescribed or over-the-counter medications will be responsible for consulting the prescribing physician and/or pharmacist to ascertain whether the medication may interfere with the safe performance of his/her job. If the use of a medication could compromise the safety of the employee, fellow employees, or the public, it is the employee’s responsibility to use appropriate personnel procedures: • call in sick • notify supervisor – notification does not need to include the specific medication or condition which necessitates the medication • use leave • request change of duty • provide a written release from his/her doctor or pharmacist indicating the employee can perform his/her safety- sensitive functions The illegal or unauthorized use of prescription drugs is prohibited. It is a violation of this policy to intentionally misuse and/or abuse prescription medications. Failure to report the use of such drugs, or failure to provide proper evidence of medical authorization may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employee Rights and Responsibilities
Prescription Drug Use. Employees covered by this policy may use prescription drugs and “over the counter” medications provided that:
Prescription Drug Use. The Employer does not prohibit employees from using prescription drugs, provided: (a) the prescription drugs are prescribed for medical reasons by a licensed medical practitioner with dosage frequency prescribed on the label; and (b) the employee's use of prescription drugs does not affect job performance, threaten the safety, property or reputation of other employees or the Employer or result in a criminal felony or misdemeanor incident while on duty A supervisor acting on reasonable suspicion or if detected by random testing will give the employee who is using prescription medication according to the dosage prescribed and for appropriate medical treatment purposes the opportunity to explain the circumstances of obtaining the prescription if prescribed to someone other than the user. If the prescription is lawfully filled and used according to the dosage prescribed and is used for a reasonable medical treatment purpose the explanation will serve as an affirmative defense.
