Common use of Basis for Testing Clause in Contracts

Basis for Testing. Employees may be tested for Alcohol and Drug related impairment, under any of the following conditions: 1. Where there is reasonable suspicion to believe that the employee is under the influence of, or their job performance is impaired by, either Alcohol or Drugs. Such reasonable suspicion must be based on objective facts or specific circumstances found to exist that present a reasonable basis to believe that the employee is under the influence of, or is using or abusing, Alcohol or Drugs. Examples of reasonable suspicion may include, but are not limited to, poor work performance, high level of sick time usage, unusual behavior or actions, involvement in an on-the-job accident resulting in personal injury or property damage, or involvement in a traffic accident while operating a City vehicle, where circumstances raise a question concerning the existence of Alcohol use or Drug abuse by the employee. The listing of these examples are not intended to exclude other situations that may give rise to reasonable suspicion of being under the influence of, or using or abusing, Alcohol or Drugs. 2. Where an employee is involved in a motor vehicle collision while driving a City-owned vehicle or while driving any vehicle in the course of performing his/her work duties. 3. After participation in an Alcohol or Drug abuse rehabilitation program, an employee shall be required to undergo three (3) urine tests, within the one (1) year period starting with the employee's completion of the program.