Common use of Voluntary Participation in a Dependency Program Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Participation in a Dependency Program. An employee may, at any time, voluntarily enter a chemical dependency program. This may be done through an employee assistance program or by direct contact with the other providers of such services. Employer knowledge gained by the employee's voluntary admission or participation in a chemical dependency treatment program shall not be used as the basis for discipline. Information regarding treatment of employees in chemical dependency programs shall remain confidential and shall not be released to the public. Although an employee will not be subject to disciplinary action where the employee voluntarily submits to a treatment program prior to being tested as provided in this Article, the Employer has the right to insure that the employee is fit for duty when a request for reinstatement is made.

Voluntary Participation in a Dependency Program. An employee may, at any time, voluntarily enter a chemical dependency program. This may be done through an employee assistance program or by direct contact with the other providers of such services. Employer knowledge gained by the employee's ’s voluntary admission or participation in a chemical dependency treatment program shall not be used as the basis for discipline. Information regarding treatment of employees voluntarily entering in chemical dependency programs shall remain confidential and shall not be released to the public. Although an employee will not be subject to disciplinary action where the employee voluntarily submits to a treatment program prior to being tested as provided in this Article, the Employer has the right to insure that the employee is fit for duty when a request for reinstatement is made.