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City of Arden Hills Personnel Policy Effective February 29,201-51 <br />DRUG-FREE WORK POLICY <br />In accordance with federal law,the City of Arden Hills has adopted the following policy on <br />drugs in the workplace: <br />Employees are expected and required to report to work on time and in appropriate mental <br />and physical condition for work.It is our intent and obligation to provide a drug-free,safe, <br />and secure work environment. <br />The unlawful production, distribution, possession, or use of alcohol, illegal drugs or <br />controlled substances on City property, or while conducting City business is absolutely <br />prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action,up to and including <br />termination of employment,and may have other legal consequences. <br />The City recognizes drug dependency as an illness and a major health problem.The City also <br />recognizes drug abuse as a potential health,safety,and security problem.Employees needing <br />help in dealing with such problems are encouraged to seekd stteeess`t <br />treftt, +Lo use their health insurance plans as appropriate.Employees are encouraged to <br />take advantage of the Employee Assistance Program benefit. <br />Employees must,as a condition of employment,abide by the terms of the above policy and <br />must report any conviction under a criminal drug statute for violations occurring on or off <br />work premises while conducting City business. A report of the conviction must be made <br />within five(5)days after the conviction as required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. <br />The use,possession,distribution,production or sale of alcohol or illegal drugs anywhere at <br />work on City time,on City property,or in City vehicles is prohibited and considered a willful <br />violation of City policy which can result in suspension or discharge.Drug and alcohol testing <br />of both blood and urine may be conducted under the circumstances set forth below.The City <br />will use Minnesota Rule 4740.1075 through 4740.1090 for minimum standard of alcohol and <br />drug detection limits,to wit: <br />1. Applicants.All acceptable candidates who have been offered employment or <br />full-or part-time positions in areas where physicals are required will be required <br />to undergo a drug test as part of the placement procedure.This test will only be <br />used to detect alcohol,illegal drugs, or their metabolites.We will notify any <br />applicant of test results and,subject to the provisions of number 7 below,will <br />withdraw an employment offer for anyone who tests positive. <br />2. Employees may be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing if there is <br />reasonable cause or suspicion to believe that the employee: <br />a. Is under the influence of drugs or alcohol;or, <br />18