Common use of TESTING PROGRAM Clause in Contracts

TESTING PROGRAM. The goal of the DFWP is deterrence of illegal drug use through a carefully controlled and monitored program of drug testing. The parties share an interest in ensuring that only those employees who occupy properly identified Testing Designated Positions (TDPs) be subject to random testing and that only those employees selected for properly identified TDPs be subject to pre-employment drug testing. A. Testing Designated Position (TDP) means a position that has been designated by the Director, DLA, as subject to random drug testing. 1. An employee occupying a TDP will receive written notice that his or her position has been determined to meet the criteria and justification for random drug testing at least 30 days before the individual is subject to unannounced random testing. The notice will include the reason for inclusion, the appeal procedure for requesting review of the designation and the name of a point of contact for questions regarding the decision. In addition, the notice will include a statement that the employee is entitled to Union representation if they choose to appeal their designation. 2. Bargaining unit employees selected for random testing will be selected on the basis of neutral criteria. 3. An employee may appeal the testing designation of his/her position within 30 days following receipt of the written notice, and within 30 days of any material change in the duties of the position. If new information becomes available, an employee may appeal the TDP designation within 30 days of becoming aware of the new information. B. Types of drug testing are: 1. Random Testing of bargaining unit employees in TDPs and other bargaining unit personnel who volunteer for such tests.