The Right to a Reasonable Policy on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. 1. The Parties desire a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Consistent with this objective, alcoholism and drug abuse are recognized by the Parties as treatable conditions. The Company and the Union agree to the need for an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), administered and funded by the Company to encourage and facilitate the rehabilitation of Employees afflicted with alcoholism or drug abuse. The EAP will utilize professional counselors and Employee advocates who will operate under conditions of strict confidentiality. 2. The Company may require an Employee to submit to for cause drug and alcohol testing where there is a reasonable basis to believe the Employee is affected by drugs or alcohol (as established by the completion of the DA-1 form). Employees involved in an incident/accident will be tested only when based on the written assessment of the incident (Form DA-1) an error in their coordination or judgment could have contributed to the incident/accident. The Company may require Employees in their probationary period to submit to periodic drug and alcohol testing and may also require drug and alcohol testing as part of the physical examination of an Employee returning to work after an absence due to layoff in excess of ninety (90) days. 3. Drug and alcohol tests will utilize scientifically accepted methods for evaluating use. Testing methods currently in use at U.S. Steel will be deemed to have met this standard. D.O.T cut-off levels will be used for purposes of determining whether a urine test is positive for drugs. When a biological sample is taken, a portion will be retained for retesting should the Employee dispute a positive result and request a retest. Hair testing will not be used for “for cause” testing as set forth in Paragraph 2 above. 4. Employees (other than probationary Employees) who test positive for drugs or have a blood or breath alcohol level of .04 or greater will be offered an opportunity for rehabilitation in lieu of discipline pursuant to a Last Chance Agreement. However, this provision shall not affect the right of the Company to discipline Employees for other reasons. 5. Employees will not be required to submit to drug or alcohol testing for any other reason, unless such testing is conducted pursuant to a Last Chance Agreement or is required by law.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement (United States Steel Corp), Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
The Right to a Reasonable Policy on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. 1. The Parties desire a drug and alcohol-alcohol free workplace. Consistent with this objective, alcoholism and drug abuse are recognized by the Parties as treatable conditions. The Company and the Union agree to the need for an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), administered and funded by the Company to encourage and facilitate the rehabilitation of Employees afflicted with alcoholism or drug abuse. The EAP will utilize professional counselors and Employee advocates who will operate under conditions of strict confidentiality.
2. The Company may require an Employee to submit to for cause drug and an alcohol testing where there is a reasonable basis to believe the Employee is affected by drugs or alcohol (as established by the completion of the DA-1 form)alcohol. Employees involved in an incident/accident will be tested only when based on the written assessment of the incident (Form DA-1) an error in their coordination or judgment could have contributed to the incident/accident. The Company may require Employees in their probationary period to submit to periodic drug and alcohol testing and may also require drug and alcohol testing as part of the physical examination of an Employee returning to work after an absence due to layoff in excess of ninety (90) days.
3. Drug and alcohol tests will utilize scientifically accepted methods for evaluating use. Testing methods currently in use at U.S. Steel will be deemed to have met this standard. D.O.T cut-off levels will be used for purposes of determining whether a urine test is positive for drugs. When a biological sample is taken, a portion will be retained for retesting should the Employee dispute a positive result and request a retest. Hair testing will not be used for “for cause” testing as set forth in Paragraph 2 above.
4. Employees (other than probationary Employees) who test positive for drugs or have a blood or breath alcohol level of .04 or greater will be offered an opportunity for rehabilitation in lieu of discipline pursuant to a Last Chance Agreement. However, this provision shall not affect the right of the Company to discipline Employees for other reasons.
5. Employees will not be required to submit to drug or alcohol testing for any other reason, unless such testing is conducted pursuant to a Last Chance Agreement or is required by law.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
The Right to a Reasonable Policy on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. 1. The Parties desire a drug and alcohol-alcohol free workplace. Consistent with this objective, alcoholism and drug abuse are recognized by the Parties as treatable conditions. The Company and the Union agree to the need for an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), administered and funded by the Company to encourage and facilitate the rehabilitation of Employees afflicted with alcoholism or drug abuse. The EAP will utilize professional counselors and Employee advocates who will operate under conditions of strict confidentiality.
2. The Company may require an Employee to submit to for cause drug and alcohol testing where there is a reasonable basis to believe the Employee is affected by drugs or alcohol (as established by the completion of the DA-1 form). Employees involved in an incident/accident will be tested only when based on the written assessment of the incident (Form DA-1) an error in their coordination or judgment could have contributed to the incident/accident. The Company may require Employees in their probationary period to submit to periodic drug and alcohol testing and may also require drug and alcohol testing as part of the physical examination of an Employee returning to work after an absence due to layoff in excess of ninety (90) days.
3. Drug and alcohol tests will utilize scientifically accepted methods for evaluating use. Testing methods currently in use at U.S. Steel will be deemed to have met this standard. D.O.T cut-off levels will be used for purposes of determining whether a urine test is positive for drugs. When a biological sample is taken, a portion will be retained for retesting should the Employee dispute a positive result and request a retest. Hair testing will not be used for “for cause” testing as set forth in Paragraph 2 above.
4. Employees (other than probationary Employees) who test positive for drugs or have a blood or breath alcohol level of .04 or greater will be offered an opportunity for rehabilitation in lieu of discipline pursuant to a Last Chance Agreement. However, this provision shall not affect the right of the Company to discipline Employees for other reasons.
5. Employees will not be required to submit to drug or alcohol testing for any other reason, unless such testing is conducted pursuant to a Last Chance Agreement or is required by law.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement