The Village of Bloomfield is committed to the development and
maintenance of a healthy work environment and, in accordance with
the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, will not tolerate the unlawful possession and use of controlled
substances (drugs) on its premises. The unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited
on property owned or leased by the Village of Bloomfield.
In order to maintain a work environment that is free of substance
abuse, the Village of Bloomfield mandates the following:
A. No employee shall work or report to work while impaired by the illicit
improper use of a controlled substance. In addition, the unlawful
manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled
substance is prohibited and will not be tolerated at the workplace.
B. The Village of Bloomfield will provide, on a continuing basis, information
on substance abuse, as well as information on health and safety standards.
C. Any employee who has a substance abuse problem is urged to seek help
and may obtain confidential assistance and/or treatment through Ontario
County's Lifeline referral program.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
D. Any employee who is convicted of any violation of a drug statute,
which occurred at the workplace, or during the course of work, shall
notify their department head within five days of the conviction.
E. The Village shall, within 10 days of receiving a notice of conviction
of an employee whose work is funded by a federal grant, notify the
federal agency issuing said grant, via the appropriate New York State
agency.
F. Any violation of these policies shall lead to disciplinary action
up to and including discharge through the normal disciplinary channels,
within 30 days from receiving a notice of conviction from an employee.