1990-06-11 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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e e B. Referral and Treatment I. Employees who have demonstrated unacceptable job performance/conduct which may relate to drug or alcohol use may, in lieu of discharge, be referred to an external EAP contractor for diagnosis, counseling, or treatment. Depending on the diagnosis, an employee may be further referred by the EAP contractor to a City-approved rehabilitation program. 2. Employees who have been identified through drug testing as users of drugs or alcohol may, in lieu of discharge, be provided a one-time opportunity for rehabilitation. C. Rehabilitation 1. An approved rehabilitation program will be one that: - Requires total abstinence from illegal drugs or alcohol for a period of not less than 12 months. - Includes frequent, unannounced biological testing to determine adherence to the total abstinence requirement. - Provides services on an outpatient basis in a manner that will allow the employee to maintain a normal work schedule. D. Medical Insurance Benefits 1. An employee referred to diagnosis, counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation may utilize the City's medical insurance benefits to the extent that such benefits provide coverage for the services obtained. After returning to work, employees who test positive must continue in an after-care program and be subject to follow- up testing for not longer than 60 months following return to work. XII. Inspections and Searches A. The City may conduct unannounced general inspections and searches for drugs or alcohol on City premises or in City vehicles or equipment wherever located. Individuals are expected to cooperate. B. A search may include the examination of personal vehicles on City property, lockers, purses, lunch boxes, clothing and other items in the personal control of the individual. The searching technique may be aided by drug detection dogs.