Common use of Voluntary Assistance Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Assistance. Employees experiencing problems with drug or alcohol addiction are encouraged to seek assistance on their own. Such assistance is available through the City’s employee assistance program through Wellspring E.A.P. Participation in a voluntary rehabilitation program will be viewed positively. Because the City and the Union encourage voluntary participation in a rehabilitation program, such voluntary participation shall not be grounds for disciplinary action in any form. However, such participation will not relieve the employee of his or her responsibilities to perform assigned duties or meet the provisions of this policy. The City may, however, require standard medical verification of the employee’s ability to safely perform the job duties.

Voluntary Assistance. Employees experiencing problems with drug or alcohol addiction are encouraged to seek assistance on their own. Such assistance is available through the City’s employee assistance program through Wellspring E.A.P. E.A.P.. Participation in a voluntary rehabilitation program will be viewed positively. Because the City and the Union encourage voluntary participation in a rehabilitation program, such voluntary participation shall not be grounds for disciplinary action in any form. However, such participation will not relieve the employee of his or her responsibilities to perform assigned duties or meet the provisions of this policy. The City may, however, require standard medical verification of the employee’s ability to safely perform the job duties.