O-2009-3129 approving updated Employee Policy Handbook

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• The City further expresses its intent through this policy to comply with Federal and State rules, regulations, or laws that relate to the maintenance of a workplace free from illegal drugs and alcohol. • The City recognizes that its employees are a valuable resource and wants to assist any employee who voluntarily comes forward and requests assistance with chemical dependency or alcoholism. • The City strongly urges employees affected by drug and/or alcohol use or dependency to voluntarily seek confidential assistance through the City's Employee Assistance Program. The City supports employees using a City -approved assistance program (per contract arrangements), and other City -approved rehabilitation services, which may be at the employee's expense, to achieve restoration of health. The City will assist employees who voluntarily seek help, but will be firm in disciplining employees who violate this policy. Manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing or using drugs and/or alcohol will not be tolerated on City premises or while performing City business. 4.04 Education Supervisors and other management personnel are to be trained in: a) Detecting the signs and behavior of employees who may be using drugs and/or alcohol in violation of this policy. b) Intervening in situations that may involve violations of this policy. C) Recognizing the above activities as a direct job responsibility. Employees and designated contract employees are to be informed of: a) The health and safety dangers associated with drug and alcohol use. b) The provisions of this policy. 4.05 Prohibited Activities Illegal Drugs and Alcohol a) The use, sale, purchase, transfer, or possession of an illegal drug and/or alcohol by any employee during the course and scope of employment is prohibited, provided however; this does not prohibit consumption of alcohol on City premises by off-duty employees when served under permit. 26