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

Voluntary Participation in a Dependency Program. A member may voluntarily enter a chemical dependency program. This may be done through the Employee Assistance Program or by direct contact with the other providers of such services. 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. A firefighter shall be allowed to use sick time or any other accumulated leave to enter into an in- patient treatment program. Although a member will not be subject to disciplinary action where he voluntarily submits to treatment, prior to the administration’s knowledge of the dependency as discussed above, the Department reserves the right to insure that the member is fit for duty. A member found temporarily unfit for duty because of drug or alcohol abuse shall be treated as are those similarly situated, i.e., sick leave, temporary reassignment, if available.

Voluntary Participation in a Dependency Program. A member may voluntarily enter a chemical dependency program. This may be done through the Employee Assistance Program or by direct contact with the other providers of such services. 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. A firefighter shall be allowed to use sick time or any other accumulated leave to enter into an in- patient treatment program. Although a member will not be subject to disciplinary action where he they voluntarily submits submit to treatment, prior to the administration’s knowledge of the dependency as discussed above, the Department reserves the right to insure ensure that the member is fit for duty. A member found temporarily unfit for duty because of drug or alcohol abuse shall be treated as are those similarly situated, i.e., sick leave, temporary reassignment, if available.