403.6R1 - Substance Free Work Place Regulation

403.6R1 - Substance Free Work Place Regulation

If the superintendent suspects an employee bas a substance abuse problem, the superintendent  shall follow these procedures:

  1. Identification - the superintendent shall document the evidence the superintendent has which leads the superintendent to conclude the employee bas violated the substance-free workplace policy. After the superintendent has determined there has been a violation of the substance-free workplace policy, the superintendent shall discuss the problem with the employee.
  2. Discipline - if, after the discussion with the employee, the superintendent determines there has been a violation of the substance-free workplace policy, the superintendent may recommend discipline up to and including termination or may recommend the employee seek substance abuse treatment.  Participation in a substance abuse treatment program is voluntary.
  3. Failure to participate in referral - if the employee refuses to participate in a substance abuse treatment program or if the employee does not successfully complete a substance abuse treatment program, the employee may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
  4. Conviction - if an employee is convicted of a criminal alcohol or drug offense in any setting, the employee must notify the employer of the conviction within five days of the conviction.

 

dawn.gibson.cm… Thu, 07/07/2022 - 09:25