Common use of RESULTS OF DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL ANALYSIS Clause in Contracts

RESULTS OF DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL ANALYSIS. 1. A positive result with confirmation from a drug and/or alcohol analysis may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. However, consideration may be given to postpone, reduce or cancel pending disciplinary action when an employee voluntarily obtains treatment for a substance abuse problem. All relevant facts will be taken into consideration in determining if discipline is appropriate and if so, at what level. 2. If the drug screen is positive, the employee must provide within 24 hours of request bona fide verification of a valid current prescription for the drug identified in the drug screen. The prescription must be in the employee's name. If the employee does not provide acceptable verification of a valid prescription, of if the prescription is not in the employee's name, or if the employee has not previously notified his or her supervisor, the employee will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. 3. If an alcohol or drug test is positive for alcohol or drugs, the City shall immediately conduct an investigation to gather all facts. Any decision to discipline or discharge will be made at the earliest possible time and shall be carried out in conformance with applicable discipline procedures. 4. Any employee who tests positive for drugs and/or alcohol is subject to follow-up random testing over the 12 month period following the positive test. There will be at least two random follow-up tests during the 12 month period.