Common use of Substance Abuse and Testing Clause in Contracts

Substance Abuse and Testing. It is agreed and understood that as public employees, those covered by this Agreement are held to a high standard of conduct and performance, which is incompatible with substance abuse, whether of drugs or alcohol. Taking of drugs or alcohol by employees during working hours may be grounds for dismissal. Whenever the Town has reasonable cause to suspect possible substance abuse, any employee hired after November 1, 1988 may be required to undergo drug screening, including but not limited to urinalysis.

Substance Abuse and Testing. It is agreed and understood that as public employees, those covered by this this' Agreement are held to a high standard of conduct and performance, which is incompatible with substance abuse, whether of drugs or alcohol. Taking of drugs or alcohol by employees during working hours may be grounds for dismissal. Whenever the Town Employer has reasonable cause to suspect possible substance abuse, any employee hired after November 1, 1988 may be required to undergo drug screening, including but not limited to urinalysis.