The City believes that every individual is entitled to a safe workplace. It is well documented that the use or abuse of alcohol and other drugs is potentially dangerous to the user, co-workers and the public, which we are employed to serve.
Therefore, the City has declared your work site to be a Drug-Free Workplace. Please be advised that no person shall manufacture, distribute, dispense, consume or possess alcohol or a controlled substance in your workplace. A "controlled substance" means alcohol or any other drug whose general availability is restricted; any one of a number of drugs or other substances which are strictly regulated or outlawed because of the potential for abuse or addiction. Any violation of this policy may be grounds for disciplinary action in accordance with approved personnel policies. Copies of personnel policies have been distributed to, and signed for by all City employees.
While it is our sincere hope that no employee is suffering from a substance problem, we are mandated by Public Law 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D, to inform you that this policy will be enforced. We and your immediate supervisor are concerned with your health and well-being.
As an employee of the City, you are a key resource and a very important person to us. In our efforts to serve City residents, we want to be able to assist you in your personal and professional growth. That is why we are pleased to be able to offer you a new program; the City of Jackson Employee Assistance Program.
We realize that personal problems such as stress, family crises, the abuse of alcohol and other drugs and financial, legal and emotional difficulties can affect the quality of life of our employees. We recognize that they may also adversely affect your job performance. Since these personal problems can be successfully resolved, we want you to know that services are available through the City of Jackson Employees Assistance Program.
We shall stress that this program is a voluntary program. It is not intended to replace previously approved disciplinary policies. If you are in violation of any personnel policies, you are subject to disciplinary procedures, but if you voluntarily seek services related to the City of Jackson's Employee Assistance Program, you can expect to be referred to an appropriate agency or individual. All requests for information on services related to the City of Jackson's Employee Assistance Program shall be kept confidential.
You shall be invited to learn more about our Employee Assistance Program as updates are made. We would also welcome suggestions from you on how this Employee Assistance Program can best be of service.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DRUG FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS.
I, have been given and have read the City of Jackson's
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policy on a Drug-Free Workplace.
I have had the opportunity to ask questions relating to its content and implementation.
I, agree to abide by the terms of the Drug-Free Workplace
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policy as a condition to my employment.
I, agree to notify my employer of any criminal statute
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conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction.
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(Ord. 100-92. Passed 12-14-92.)