Common use of Voluntary Assistance Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Assistance. a. Employees may request, subject to approval, to use vacation, paid sick leave, or medical leave of absence to voluntarily enter inpatient medically supervised rehabilitation facilities. Rehabilitation leave is subject to reasonable limitation and the employer's insurance policy. b. The Article will be implemented in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner. Employees are aware of this policy by its inclusion in this Agreement. In addition, bargaining unit employees will be provided information concerning the impact of the use of drugs on job performance. All unit employees will be informed of the causes for testing, how well the tests perform and what tests will be conducted. c. The employer has established an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees. d. All unit employees must sign an acknowledgment form indicating receipt of this policy. The Union agrees that the inclusion of this policy in this Agreement constitutes acknowledgement by all employees, current and future.