Board
Policies & Administrative Procedures
500 |
Human Resources - Faculty & Staff |
581.0 |
Drug-Free
Workplace |
| P – 581.0 |
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act
of 1988, the College prohibits the unlawful manufacture, possession,
use, or distribution of drugs by employees on campus, college
sites, client sites, or at any college sponsored event. The
possession, use or distribution of alcoholic beverages on campus,
college sites, client sites, and at college sponsored events
is prohibited unless specifically approved by the President.
The College prohibits any employee to report to work under
the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. The College will
impose disciplinary action on employees ranging from educational
and rehabilitation efforts up to and including suspension or
termination of employment and possible referral for prosecution
for violations. These situations will be handled on a case-by-case
basis. |
| Pr – 581.0.1 |
Employees are encouraged to seek confidential
assistance for a drug or alcohol problem. The College offers
an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their
dependents. The EAP provides free confidential assessment,
referral, and short-term counseling. If an EAP referral to
a treatment provider outside the EAP is necessary, costs may
be covered by the employee’s medical insurance, but the
costs of such outside services are the employee’s responsibility.
For more information on the EAP go to website: http://www.paseap.com/ |
| Pr – 581.0.2 |
Supervisors should counsel employees whenever
they see changes in work performance especially when it suggests
an employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The
Supervisor should suggest that the employee seek confidential
assistance through the EAP program without discussing any personal
issues but remain focused on observations that are job performance
related. Consultants are available through the College’s
EAP Program to help supervisors make a performance referral.
Supervisors may call (314)842-6223 or (800)356-0845. Should an employee agree to go to the EAP as a result of
a supervisory referral, the supervisor may be notified about
the employee’s attendance at sessions and compliance
with the suggested action plan but only with the written
consent of the employee. No other information will be disclosed. |
| Pr – 581.0.3 |
Employees must notify their Supervisor in writing
of any conviction or a violation of a criminal drug statute
occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) calendar
days after such conviction. |
| Pr – 581.0.4 |
If an employee receives a conviction or violates
this policy, the College shall take appropriate disciplinary
action against the employee, up to and including termination. |
| Pr – 581.0.5 |
In order to maintain a safe workplace and enforce
this Policy, the College reserves the right to search and inspect
any areas or locations of the campus, and/or any items which
are brought on to campus, in cases where the College has a
reasonable suspicion that this Drug-Free Workplace Policy has
been violated. |
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Owner: Donna Davis—ddavis@stchas.edu
Page Created by: Chris Scherer
Page Updated by: Jessica James—jjames@stchas.edu
Date Issued:
Date Revised: 12/7/04
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