The Company is dedicated to providing employees with a workplace that is free of drugs and alcohol. While on Company premises, whether during work time or non-work time, employees are prohibited from being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. There are limited exceptions, like the use of prescription drugs (not including marijuana) as long as they do not create safety issues or impair an employee's ability to do their job, and the moderate use of alcohol at Company-sponsored or sanctioned events.
Employees are strictly prohibited from possessing or using illegal drugs, marijuana, or excessive quantities of prescription or over-the-counter drugs while on Company premises, performing Company-related duties, or operating any Company equipment. Any drugs confiscated that are suspected of being illegal will be turned over to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Employees taking medication should consult a medical professional to determine whether the drug may affect their personal safety or ability to perform their job and should advise their manager of any resulting job limitations. Once notified, the Company will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the limitation.
The Company reserves the right to test any employee for the use of illegal drugs, marijuana, or alcohol, in accordance with applicable law. Employees in safety-sensitive positions may be subject to regular or random drug testing. Drug or alcohol tests may also be conducted after an accident in which drugs or alcohol could reasonably be involved, or when behavior or impairment on the job creates reasonable suspicion of use. Under those circumstances, the employee may be driven to a certified lab for testing at the Company’s expense. Refusal to be tested for drugs or alcohol will be treated the same as a positive test result.
Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and potentially including immediate termination.
To the extent that any federal, state, or local law or regulation limits or prohibits the application of any provision of this policy, that particular provision will be ineffective in that jurisdiction only, while the remainder of the policy remains in effect.
