Common use of Resources/Assistance Clause in Contracts

Resources/Assistance. The University supports the prevention of substance abuse by its employees, and encourages employees with alcohol and other drug dependency problems to obtain assistance. Leaves of absence to obtain treatment may be obtained under the medical leave provision of the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or other University procedures. Employees with drug dependency problems are encouraged to contact the Employee Assistance Program. Any employee who voluntarily admits to a use/abuse problem and seeks assistance through the EAP will be exempt from the discipline process as a first time offender, but will be subject to random testing as specified by the EAP professional for one year after successful completion of a rehabilitation program. A positive test result or continued abuse subsequent to said program will subject the officer to any and all disciplinary actions up to and including termination. An employee who has successfully completed the EAP program for three (3) years will have all records expunged from his/her personnel file. In the event that an employee is under reasonable suspicion he/she is permitted to request Union representation. *Training will be mandated for supervisors and Union officers. LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY