Common use of SUBSTANCE ABUSE REFERRALS Clause in Contracts

SUBSTANCE ABUSE REFERRALS. Service Employees International Union acknowledges the right of Department Managers (at the Middle Management level and above) to refer employees suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on duty to be evaluated as to their ability to perform their job. In acknowledging this right, the Union does not relinquish its right of individual employee representation or to challenge managers who use this provision without direct observable behaviors to support the referral. The County shall offer training to Department Managers to aid in their detection and evaluation of behaviors which may lead to a referral. The County shall report to SEIU, on a statistical basis, the results of referrals of employees so long as employee and patient confidentiality are not violated. The County and SEIU jointly recognize the value of the County's Employee Assistance Program in the evaluation and resolution of employee problems associated with substance abuse.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE REFERRALS. Service Employees International Union acknowledges the right of Department Managers (at the Middle Management level and above) to refer employees suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on duty to be evaluated as to their ability to perform their job. In acknowledging this right, the Union does not relinquish its right of individual employee representation or to challenge managers who use this provision without direct observable behaviors to support the referral. referral.‌ The County shall offer training to Department Managers to aid in their detection and evaluation of behaviors which may lead to a referral. The County shall report to SEIU, on a statistical basis, the results of referrals of employees so long as employee and patient confidentiality are not violated. The County and SEIU jointly recognize the value of the County's Employee Assistance Program in the evaluation and resolution of employee problems associated with substance abuse.