[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Norwood 4-21-1997
by L.L. No. 1-1997. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Village of Norwood and its officials recognize that alcohol and/or
controlled substance abuse poses a serious problem in society. In recognition
of this societal problem, the Village will continue to offer assistance to
any employee with a substance abuse problem. Likewise, the Village will continue
a policy of maintaining a work environment that is free of substance abuse
and mandate the following.
A.
Any unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession
or use of a controlled substance during the course of work or while on Village
property or work site is prohibited.
B.
The use of alcoholic beverages on Village property or
work site is prohibited.
C.
No employee shall work or report to work while impaired
by the use of alcohol or illicit/improper use of a controlled substance.
A.
The Village will provide, on a continuing basis, information
on alcohol/substance abuse, as well as information on the attendant health
and safety hazards.
B.
Any employee who has an alcohol/substance abuse problem
is urged to seek help and may obtain confidential assistance and/or treatment
through the health insurance program.
A.
Any employee who is convicted of any violation of an
alcohol-related/criminal drug statute which occurred at the workplace or during
the course of work shall notify his or her department head within three workdays
of the conviction.
B.
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.
Any violation of the enumerated policies shall lead to disciplinary
action up to and including discharge.
All employees shall be made aware of and provided with a copy of these
policies.
