(A) Drug and alcohol use is highly detrimental to the safety and productivity of employees in the work place.
(B) No employee may be under the influence of any illegal drug or alcohol while in the work place, while on duty, or while operating a vehicle or equipment owned or leased by the city.
(C) In accordance with The Drug Free Work place Act of 1988, and the State of Indiana Drug-Free Workplace Executive Order No. 90-5 of 1990 the city must maintain a drug free work place.
(D) Failure to comply with this law could jeopardize government funds this organization receives. The unlawful manufacture, possession, distribution, transfer, purchase, sale, use, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs while on the employer’s property, while attending business-related activities, while on duty, or while operating a vehicle or machine leased or owned by the city is strictly prohibited and will result in termination of employment. When appropriate, the city may refer the employee to approved counseling or rehabilitation programs.
(E) While on official business or when an employee may be deemed a representative of the city, he or she must comply with this policy as a condition of employment. Should an employee be convicted of a drug-related crime that occurred in the work place, he or she must notify the city within 24 hours of the conviction.
(F) The city is required to notify the appropriate government agency within ten days of the conviction. Appropriate personnel action, including possible discipline and/or participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program, may result after notice of the conviction is received.
(G) Determinations associated with assisting employees who are at risk of health or performance deterioration will be made on a case-by-case basis. Employees may use physician prescribed medications, provided that the use of such drugs do not adversely affect job performance or the safety of the employee or other individuals in the work place.
(H) Employees may keep prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications on city premises when ordered by a medical physician by prescription; or on an as-needed basis for over-the-counter medications. Employees holding safety sensitive positions shall notify supervisor of such drugs and prescriptions.
(I) The city recognizes that employees may wish to seek professional assistance in overcoming drug or alcohol problems.
(J) Please contact your supervisor for more information about the benefits potentially available under the employee medical benefit plans and any possible referral sources.
(Ord. 2018-16, passed 1-7-19)