POLICY: Anti-Substance Abuse
POLICY NUMBER: [Insert Number]
EFFECTIVE DATE: [Insert Date]
PERTAINS TO: All Employees
In order to maintain a safe and pleasant working environment, we at [Insert Company Name], strongly advocate and are committed to maintaining a no-alcohol, no-drugs ban at the workplace. [Insert Company Name] takes this issue very seriously and it is important for employees to understand that this policy applies to all employees of the company, without exception, including all part time and temporary staff.
No employee is permitted to consume, possess, sell, transfer, or purchase alcohol, illegal drugs, narcotics or controlled substances, while on the job, in company vehicles, or on company property. Involvement in such activities constitutes grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. Any prohibited substances found will also be turned over to the appropriate law enforcement agencies and may result in criminal prosecution in addition to any disciplinary actions imposed by the company. Acceptable uses of drugs include non-performance affecting "over-the-counter" medications and those substances that have been prescribed by a licensed physician. Any employee who is under prescribed medication but who may be in any way impaired by its side effects must report its use to his/her supervisor immediately.
The Company will not tolerate any employee who reports for duty while impaired by, or is under the influence of, alcoholic beverages or drugs. Employees who work under the influence of an illegal substance are considered to be a threat to the safety of themselves, their coworkers, and the public. All employees have a duty to report any evidence of alcohol or drug abuse to a supervisor immediately. Failure to report, especially in cases where the illegal substance poses an immediate threat to that individual, his/her coworkers or the public, may result in disciplinary action for the non-reporting employee. It is also, however, the policy of [Insert Company Name] to assist employees and their family members who suffer from drug or alcohol abuse.Employees, with appropriate approval, may be eligible for medical leaves of absence in such cases.
