Positive Test for Alcohol or Drugs Sample Clauses

Positive Test for Alcohol or Drugs. An employee whose alcohol or drug test is positive will be considered in violation of City policy. A positive drug and/or alcohol test may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. If the drug screen is positive, the employee must provide within twenty-four hours of request bona fide verification of a valid current prescription for the drug identified in the drug screen. The prescription must be in the employee’s name. If the employee does not provide acceptable verification of a valid prescription, or if the prescription is not in the employee’s name, or if the employee has not previously notified his or her supervisor, the employee will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. If an employee tests positive for alcohol or drugs, the City shall conduct an investigation to gather all facts. The decision to discipline or discharge will be carried out in conformance with [reference to City’s pertinent discipline procedures].