Common use of The Administration of Tests Clause in Contracts

The Administration of Tests. ‌ 1. Informing Employees Regarding Drug and Alcohol Testing All employees will be fully informed, in writing, of the City's drug and alcohol testing policy. Employees will be provided with information concerning the impact of the use of drugs/alcohol on job performance. In addition, the City will inform the employees of how the test is conducted, where the test will be conducted, what the test can determine, and the consequences of testing positive for drug/alcohol use. No employee shall be tested unless this information has been provided to him/her. 2. Pre-Employment Screening All new employees will be required to submit blood and urine specimens to be screened for the presence of drugs and/or alcohol prior to employment. Any applicant refusing to submit to such required testing shall not be considered for employment. 3. When a Test May Be Compelled There shall be no across the board or random drug/alcohol testing of employees, except as otherwise provided in this Article. Where there is reasonable suspicion that an employee is under the influence of drugs/alcohol or there is evidence of impairment while on duty, that employee may be required to report for drug testing. A supervisor shall attempt, when reasonable, to have confirmation of reasonable suspicion from at least one other employee at which time the Fire Chief or his designee shall be notified. Refusal of an Employee to comply with the order for a drug/alcohol screening will be considered as a refusal of a direct order and may be cause for discipline up to and including discharge.