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

Voluntary Participation in a Dependency Program. Employees who may be drug/alcohol dependent are encouraged to voluntarily seek professional assistance through an approved treatment program, the Employee Assistance Program, and/or a program covered by the employee’s health insurance plan. Voluntary assistance should be sought BEFORE the drug abuse affects job performance or endangers fellow employees or members of the public. Participation in a dependency program is voluntary and strictly confidential. Neither the City administration, the Division of Police, nor any unit or entity within shall have access to the program's files and records. However, the Chief of Police or his designee shall be advised when an employee is hospitalized or is an outpatient as part of drug dependency rehabilitation. Also, upon written request of the participating employee, efforts at rehabilitation will be divulged on his behalf in cases of disciplinary action.