&1J4~ - City of Glendale
&1J4~ - City of Glendale
&1J4~ - City of Glendale
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,questions regarding their obligation or this policy without fear <strong>of</strong> reprisa l <strong>of</strong> any<br />
ki nd.<br />
SUBSTANCE Alll)SE POLlCY<br />
The company maintains a strong commitment to provide a safe, efficient, and<br />
productive work environment. The company wishes to ensure that employees<br />
will perform their duties safely and efficiently in a manner that protects their<br />
inte'rests and those <strong>of</strong> their co-workers and the customers we serve. In keeping<br />
with th is commitment, the company has a strict policy regarding the inappropriate<br />
use and possession <strong>of</strong> drugs an d alcohol. This policy recognizes that<br />
employee's invojvement with alcohol or drugs can be extremely disruptive and<br />
harmful to the work place. It can adversely affect the quality <strong>of</strong> work and the<br />
performance <strong>of</strong> employees; pose serious safety and health risks to the user. and<br />
others, and have a negative impact on work efficiency and productivity.<br />
Accordingly, the company requires aU employees to report for work fit to perform<br />
their jobs and prohibits th~ use <strong>of</strong> possession <strong>of</strong> alcohol or il!ega! drugs. All<br />
employees must adhere to the rules stated in this policy. However, this policy<br />
in ilO way limits or alters the Com pa ny Drug and A lco hol Policy which more<br />
specifically delineate s requirements for drug and alcohol ab use and testing<br />
in accordance w ith laws regarding emp loyees in specific positions who are<br />
subject to on-the~job drug and/or alcohol testing.<br />
No employee may use, possess, transfer, distribute, manufacture, or sell alcohol<br />
or any illegal drug while on the company 's property, whil e on duty, while on oneall<br />
status, or while operating a vehicle or potentially dangerous equipment that is<br />
owned or leased by the company. In addition, no employee may report for work,<br />
or go or remain on duty or on on -call status, whil e under the inflUence <strong>of</strong> or<br />
impaired by any illegal drug or alcohol. For purposes <strong>of</strong> this policy, a drug will be<br />
considered an "illegal drug" if its use is prohibited or restricted by law and an<br />
employee improperly wses or possesses the drug, regardless <strong>of</strong> whether such<br />
conduct constitutes an illegal act or whether the employee is Criminally<br />
prosecuted and/or convicted for such conduct.<br />
It is essential that all employees comply fully with this policy, as stated and as<br />
furlher explained in Ihe Company Drug and Alcohol Policy. Employees who<br />
violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action up to and in~!uding immediate<br />
discharge.<br />
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