Common use of Prescription Drug Use Clause in Contracts

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.