(A) Employees are hereby notified that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance (as defined in schedules I through V of the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. § 812), and as further defined by regulation at 21 C.F.R. §§ 1308.11 through 1308.15, including any future additions or amendments) is prohibited in the workplace. As a condition of employment, employees will:
(1) Abide by the terms of the county’s drug-free workplace policies; and
(2) Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after the conviction.
(B) Penalties for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace will include:
(1) Requiring the employee to participate satisfactorily in an appropriate drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program; or
(2) Taking appropriate personnel action, up to and including termination. If a supervisor has reasonable cause to suspect an employee of illegal drug use on the job or reporting to work under the influence of the same, he or she is to pursue appropriate action consistent with the drug and/or alcohol testing, substance abuse policy contained herein. An employee reporting to work on medication prescribed by a personal physician, which impairs job performance, is to immediately notify his or her supervisor. The employee must submit a doctor’s note indicating how the medication would affect his or her job performance and/or health and safety of others, so appropriate steps may be taken by supervisors to alleviate any hazards.
(C) The drug-free awareness program is intended to inform employees about:
(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The employer’s intent of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace.
(2001 Code, § 31.008) (Ord. passed 1-14-2000)