Common use of Rehabilitation Program-Leave of Absence Clause in Contracts

Rehabilitation Program-Leave of Absence. An employee shall be permitted to take a leave of absence for the purpose of undergoing treatment in an approved program for alcoholism or substance abuse. Employees may use the United Parcel Service Freight Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a Union sponsored rehabilitation program, as well as any other referral service in choosing an approved program for treatment. Employees shall be permitted to take advantage of an involuntary rehabilitation program once every five (5) years, three (3) times lifetime maximum, under all conditions of this Article. This paragraph is not intended to change provisions in Article 27. The leave of absence must be requested prior to the commission of any act subject to disciplinary action except as provided in Article 27. The leave of absence shall be for a maximum of ninety (90) days; additional time may be granted if it is mutually agreed between the Company and the Union, or requested by the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). While on such leave, the employee shall not receive any of the benefits provided by this Agreement, except the continued accrual of seniority. If an employee voluntarily enters such a rehabilitation program, under the provisions of the Article, the following shall apply: 1. Before returning to work, the Employer shall ensure that the employee is "alcohol/drug free". This requirement shall be satisfied when the employee has provided a negative drug test result, as per cutoff levels contained in Article 27, as applicable, and/or an alcohol test with an alcohol concentration less than .02. The Employer will make all reasonable efforts to conduct all return- to-work testing, conference calls, and examinations within five (5) working days of completion of a rehabilitation program. 2. Within one (1) year of the date on which an employee returns to work, the employee may be subject to unannounced alcohol/drug testing, as specified in the return to work agreement. The one (1) year period may be extended only by the SAP and must be substantiated by written verification of the SAP. 3. Unannounced alcohol/drug testing for the above-mentioned employee, if required shall be determined by the SAP as provided in this Article. The date, time and place of collection for alcohol/drug testing, if required, shall be determined by the SAP. 4. Failure to comply with the after-care treatment plan or a positive specimen as part of the after- care treatment plan will result in discipline pursuant to Article 27. All alcohol/drug treatment agreements including pre-care, after-care and return to work agreements entered into shall be confidential and signed by the employee and the SAP overseeing the treatment program and must have been approved by the Local Union business agent prior to the employee's signature. The post-care agreement shall comply with all provisions of this Article. The Employer agrees to recognize the employee's rights to privacy and confidentiality while being party to such an agreement. The Employer agrees that in all circumstances the employee's dignity will be considered and all necessary steps taken to insure that the entire process does nothing to demean, embarrass or offend the employee unnecessarily.

Rehabilitation Program-Leave of Absence. An employee shall be permitted to take a leave of absence for the purpose of undergoing treatment in an approved program for alcoholism alco- holism or substance abuse. Employees may use the United Parcel Service Freight Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a Union sponsored rehabilitation program, as well as any other referral service in choosing an approved program for treatment. Employees shall be permitted to take advantage of an involuntary a rehabilitation program once every five (5) years, three (3) times lifetime maximummaxi- mum, under all conditions of this Article. This paragraph is not intended to change provisions in Article 27. The leave of absence must be requested prior to the commission of any act subject to disciplinary action except as provided in Article 2735, Section 3 and Section 4. The leave of absence shall be for a maximum of ninety (90) days; additional time may be granted if it is mutually agreed between the Company and the Union, or requested re- quested by the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). While on such leave, the employee shall not receive any of the benefits provided by this Agreement, Supplements, Riders and/or Addenda, except the continued accrual of seniority. If an employee voluntarily enters such a rehabilitation program, under the provisions of the Article, the following shall apply: 1. Before returning to work, the Employer shall ensure that the employee em- ployee is "“alcohol/drug free". ” This requirement shall be satisfied when the employee has provided a negative drug test result, as per cutoff levels contained in Section 3.3 or Section 3.4 of Article 2735, as applicable, and/or an alcohol test with an alcohol concentration less than .02. The Employer will make all reasonable efforts to conduct all return- return-to-work testing, conference calls, and examinations within five (5) working days of completion of a rehabilitation program. 2. Within one (1) year of the date on which an employee returns to work, the employee may be subject to unannounced alcohol/drug testing, as specified in the return to work agreement. The one (1) year period may be extended only by the SAP and must be substantiated by written verification of the SAP. 3. Unannounced alcohol/drug testing for the above-mentioned employee, if required shall be determined by the SAP as provided in this Article. The date, time and place of collection for alcohol/drug testing, if required, shall be determined by the SAP. 4. Failure to comply with the after-care treatment plan or a positive specimen as part of the after- care treatment plan will result in discipline pursuant to Article 27. All alcohol/drug treatment agreements including pre-care, after-care and return to work agreements entered into shall be confidential and signed by the employee and the SAP overseeing the treatment program and must have been approved by the Local Union business agent prior to the employee's signature. The post-care agreement shall comply with all provisions of this Article. The Employer agrees to recognize the employee's rights to privacy and confidentiality while being party to such an agreement. The Employer agrees that in all circumstances the employee's dignity will be considered and all necessary steps taken to insure that the entire process does nothing to demean, embarrass or offend the employee unnecessarily.drug

Rehabilitation Program-Leave of Absence. An employee shall be permitted to take a leave of absence for the purpose of undergoing treatment in an approved program for alcoholism alco- holism or substance abuse. Employees may use the United Parcel Service Freight Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a Union sponsored rehabilitation program, as well as any other referral service in choosing an approved program for treatment. Employees shall be permitted to take advantage of an involuntary a rehabilitation program once every five (5) years, three (3) times lifetime maximummaxi- mum, under all conditions of this Article. This paragraph is not intended to change provisions in Article 27. The leave of absence must be requested prior to the commission of any act subject to disciplinary action except as provided in Article 2735, Section 3 and Section 4. The leave of absence shall be for a maximum of ninety (90) days; additional time may be granted if it is mutually agreed between the Company and the Union, or requested re- quested by the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). While on such leave, the employee shall not receive any of the benefits provided by this Agreement, Supplements, Riders and/or Addenda, except the continued accrual of seniority. If an employee voluntarily enters such a rehabilitation program, under the provisions of the Article, the following shall apply: 1. Before returning to work, the Employer shall ensure that the employee em- ployee is "“alcohol/drug free". ” This requirement shall be satisfied when the employee has provided a negative drug test result, as per cutoff levels contained in Section 3.3 or Section 3.4 of Article 2735, as applicable, and/or an alcohol test with an alcohol concentration less than .02. The Employer will make all reasonable efforts to conduct all return- return-to-work testing, conference calls, and examinations within five (5) working days of completion of a rehabilitation program. 2. Within one (1) year of the date on which an employee returns to work, the employee may be subject to unannounced alcohol/drug testing, as specified in the return to work agreement. The one (1) year period may be extended only by the SAP and must be substantiated substan- tiated by written verification of the SAP. 3. Unannounced alcohol/drug testing for the above-mentioned employeeem- ployee, if required shall be determined by the SAP as provided in this Article. The date, time and place of collection for alcohol/drug testing, if required, shall be determined by the SAP. 4. Failure to comply with the after-care treatment plan or a positive specimen as part of the after- after-care treatment plan will result in discipline dis- cipline pursuant to Article 27. All alcohol/drug treatment agreements including pre-care35, after-care Sections 3.13 and return to work agreements entered into shall be confidential and signed by the employee and the SAP overseeing the treatment program and must have been approved by the Local Union business agent prior to the employee's signature. The post-care agreement shall comply with all provisions of this Article. The Employer agrees to recognize the employee's rights to privacy and confidentiality while being party to such an agreement. The Employer agrees that in all circumstances the employee's dignity will be considered and all necessary steps taken to insure that the entire process does nothing to demean, embarrass or offend the employee unnecessarily4.

Rehabilitation Program-Leave of Absence. An employee shall be permitted to take a leave of absence for the purpose of undergoing treatment in an approved program for alcoholism or substance abuse. Employees may use the United Parcel Service Freight Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a Union sponsored rehabilitation program, as well as any other referral service in choosing an approved program for treatment. Employees shall be permitted to take advantage of an involuntary a rehabilitation program once every five (5) years, three (3) times lifetime maximum, under all conditions of this Article. This paragraph is not intended to change provisions in Article 27. The leave of absence must be requested prior to the commission of any act subject to disciplinary action except as provided in Article 2735, Section 3 and Section 4. The leave of absence shall be for a maximum of ninety (90) days; additional time may be granted if it is mutually agreed between the Company and the Union, or requested by the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). While on such leave, the employee shall not receive any of the benefits provided by this Agreement, Supplements, Riders and/or Addenda, except the continued accrual of seniority. If an employee voluntarily enters such a rehabilitation program, under the provisions of the Article, the following shall apply: 1. Before returning to work, the Employer shall ensure that the employee is "alcohol/drug free". " This requirement shall be satisfied when the employee has provided a negative drug test result, as per cutoff levels contained in Section 3.3 or Section 3.4 of Article 2735, as applicable, and/or an alcohol test with an alcohol concentration less than .02. The Employer will make all reasonable efforts to shall conduct all return- return-to-work testing, conference calls, and examinations within five (5) working days of completion of a rehabilitation program. 2. Within one (1) year of the date on which an employee returns to work, the employee may be subject to unannounced alcohol/drug testing, as specified in the return to work agreement. The one (1) year period may be extended only by the SAP and must be substantiated by written verification of the SAP. 3. Unannounced alcohol/drug testing for the above-mentioned employee, if required shall be determined by the SAP as provided in this Article. The date, time and place of collection for alcohol/drug testing, if required, shall be determined by the SAP. 4. Failure to comply with the after-care treatment plan or a positive specimen as part of the after- care treatment plan will result in discipline pursuant to Article 27. All alcohol/drug treatment agreements including pre-care, after-care and return to work agreements entered into shall be confidential and signed by the employee and the SAP overseeing the treatment program and must have been approved by the Local Union business agent prior to the employee's signature. The post-care agreement shall comply with all provisions of this Article. The Employer agrees to recognize the employee's rights to privacy and confidentiality while being party to such an agreement. The Employer agrees that in all circumstances the employee's dignity will be considered and all necessary steps taken to insure that the entire process does nothing to demean, embarrass or offend the employee unnecessarily.

Rehabilitation Program-Leave of Absence. An employee shall be permitted to take a leave of absence for the purpose of undergoing treatment in an approved program for alcoholism or substance abuse. Employees may use the United Parcel Service Freight Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a Union sponsored rehabilitation program, as well as any other referral service in choosing an approved program for treatment. Employees shall be permitted to take advantage of an involuntary a rehabilitation program once every five (5) years, three (3) times lifetime maximum, under all conditions of this Article. This paragraph is not intended to change provisions in Article 27. The leave of absence must be requested prior to the commission of any act subject to disciplinary action except as provided in Article 2735, Section 3 and Section 4. The leave of absence shall be for a maximum of ninety (90) days; additional time may be granted if it is mutually agreed between the Company and the Union, or requested by the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). While on such leave, the employee shall not receive any of the benefits provided by this Agreement, Supplements, Riders and/or Addenda, except the continued accrual of seniority. If an employee voluntarily enters such a rehabilitation program, under the provisions of the Article, the following shall apply: 1. Before returning to work, the Employer shall ensure that the employee is "alcohol/drug free". ." This requirement shall be satisfied when the employee has provided a negative drug test result, as per cutoff levels contained in Section 3.3 or Section 3.4 of Article 2735, as applicable, and/or an alcohol test with an alcohol concentration less than .02. The Employer will make all reasonable efforts to conduct all return- return-to-work testing, conference calls, and examinations within five (5) working days of completion of a rehabilitation program. 2. Within one (1) year of the date on which an employee returns to work, the employee may be subject to unannounced alcohol/drug testing, as specified in the return to work agreement. The one (1) year period may be extended only by the SAP and must be substantiated by written verification of the SAP. 3. Unannounced alcohol/drug testing for the above-mentioned employee, if required shall be determined by the SAP as provided in this Article. The date, time and place of collection for alcohol/drug testing, if required, shall be determined by the SAP. 4. Failure to comply with the after-care treatment plan or a positive specimen as part of the after- after-care treatment plan will result in discipline pursuant to Article 27. All alcohol/drug treatment agreements including pre-care35, after-care Sections 3.13 and return to work agreements entered into shall be confidential and signed by the employee and the SAP overseeing the treatment program and must have been approved by the Local Union business agent prior to the employee's signature. The post-care agreement shall comply with all provisions of this Article. The Employer agrees to recognize the employee's rights to privacy and confidentiality while being party to such an agreement. The Employer agrees that in all circumstances the employee's dignity will be considered and all necessary steps taken to insure that the entire process does nothing to demean, embarrass or offend the employee unnecessarily.4.12

Rehabilitation Program-Leave of Absence. An employee shall be permitted to take a leave of absence for the purpose of undergoing treatment in an approved program for alcoholism or substance abuse. Employees may use the United Parcel Service Freight Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a Union sponsored rehabilitation program, as well as any other referral service in choosing an approved program for treatment. Employees shall be permitted to take advantage of an involuntary a rehabilitation program once every five (5) years, three (3) times lifetime maximum, under all conditions of this Article. This paragraph is not intended to change provisions in Article 27. The leave of absence must be requested prior to the commission of any act subject to disciplinary action except as provided in Article 2728, Section 3 and Section 4. The leave of absence shall be for a maximum of ninety (90) days; additional time may be granted if it is mutually agreed between the Company and the Union, or requested by the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). While on such leave, the employee shall not receive any of the benefits provided by this Agreement, except the continued accrual of seniority. If an employee voluntarily enters such a rehabilitation program, under the provisions of the Article, the following shall apply: 1. Before returning to work, the Employer shall ensure that the employee is "“alcohol/drug free". ” This requirement shall be satisfied when the employee has provided a negative drug test result, as per cutoff levels contained in Section 3.3 or Section 3.4 of Article 2728, as applicable, and/or an alcohol test with an alcohol concentration less than .02. The Employer will make all reasonable efforts to conduct con- duct all return- return-to-work testing, conference calls, and examinations within five (5) working days of completion of a rehabilitation programpro- gram. 2. Within one (1) year of the date on which an employee returns to work, the employee may be subject to unannounced alcohol/drug testing, as specified in the return to return-to-work agreement. The one (1) year period may be extended only by the SAP and must be substantiated by written verification of the SAP. 3. Unannounced alcohol/drug testing for the above-mentioned employee, if required shall be determined by the SAP as provided in this Article. The date, time and place of collection for alcohol/drug testing, if required, shall be determined by the SAP. 4. Failure to comply with the after-care treatment plan or a positive specimen as part of the after- after-care treatment plan will result in discipline pursuant to Article 27. All alcohol/drug treatment agreements including pre-care28, after-care Sections 3.13 and return to work agreements entered into shall be confidential and signed by the employee and the SAP overseeing the treatment program and must have been approved by the Local Union business agent prior to the employee's signature. The post-care agreement shall comply with all provisions of this Article. The Employer agrees to recognize the employee's rights to privacy and confidentiality while being party to such an agreement. The Employer agrees that in all circumstances the employee's dignity will be considered and all necessary steps taken to insure that the entire process does nothing to demean, embarrass or offend the employee unnecessarily4.