Human Resources Policy Manual
Collection of Policies For Service/Maintenance Employees
VII. Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace
- Policy
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited on all University-owned or controlled property and at University sponsored or supervised activities. The unlawful possession, use and/or distribution of alcohol is also prohibited on all University owned or controlled property and at University sponsored or supervised activities. Violations of this policy may result in discharge or other discipline in accordance with University policies and procedures covering the conduct of faculty, staff and students. The University has an obligation to provide a healthy and safe environment for all students, employees and visitors to its campuses.
- Resources
Consistent with this concern, the University offers the following resources to employees and students:
- Education and information about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace.
- Programs which address unlawful controlled substance and alcohol use, including personnel actions that may result from such violations.
- Self-referrals as well as supervisory referrals to drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs available through the University's Employee Assistance Program and/or community agencies. Such referrals will respect individual confidentiality.
- Employee's Obligations
Each employee engaged in the performance of work supported by a federal grant or contract, as a condition of employment, must abide by the terms of the policy and must notify the University of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction.
- University's Obligations
The University must notify the contracting agency within ten (10) days after receiving notice from the employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
