2009-12-09 Addn'l Handout from Mtg.

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12 -09-09 C) The City recognizes drug dependency as an illness and a major health problem. The City also recognizes drug abuse as a potential health, safety and security problem. Employees needing help in dealing with such problems are encouraged to use their health insurance plans, as appropriate. D) Employees must, as a condition of employment, abide by the terms of the City's drug and alcohol policy and must report any conviction under a criminal drug statute for violations occurring on or off the work premises while conducting City business. A report of the conviction must be made within five (5) days after the conviction as required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988. 25.2 Drug and /or Alcohol Treatment Discipline: Employees are prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol or non - prescription drugs while on the job. Any Employee who reports to work incapacitated or whose performance is impaired through the use of alcohol or non- prescription drugs will be subject to disciplinary action. Leave: In instances where it is necessary, personal leave may be granted for an evaluation, treatment or rehabilitation on the same basis as is granted for ordinary health problems. Consideration will be given for use of leave of absence without pay as defined by the City's personnel policies. Assistance: The City has also made available access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), sponsored by CIGNA Behavioral Health Services. 25.3 Pre - Employment Drug and /or Alcohol Screening Applicability: The City has determined that a pre - employment drug and /or alcohol screen is necessary to determine fitness for all City positions. All offers of employment shall be made contingent upon successful completion of this screening. They shall be required of all candidates who are conditionally offered employment for a given job class. Confidentiality: The information obtained during the screening shall be treated in the same manner as for confidential medical records under the Minnesota Data Practices Act and HIPAA regulations. Exam: A licensed laboratory or medical facility designated by the City shall conduct the screening. The City shall pay the cost of the exam. The physician shall notify the City Administrator whether or not a candidate has successfully passed the screening with no evidence of illicit drugs or alcohol detected in samples provided. Notification of Results: The City Administrator shall inform the candidates of the results of their examination. If a candidate is rejected for employment based on the results, he or she shall be notified of this determination and may request further explanation from the testing facility. Page 45 of 50 Adopted _,2009