SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSISTANCE Sample Clauses

SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSISTANCE. The Company and the Union mutually agree that assistance for substance abuse will be made available for any employee on a per need basis.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSISTANCE. The Employer and the Union are committed to providing a work environment that promotes the general health and well-being of BC Transit Employees. Safety of BC Transit’s Employees and of the public is a major concern of both Parties. The Parties agree that substance abuse and substance addiction are serious issues, particularly in a safety-sensitive environment. The Parties also recognize substance addiction as a treatable disease, where early identification, intervention and treatment are important considerations. Further, the Parties are committed to establishing an environment that encourages self-disclosure of substance addiction. Given the effects of substance abuse and addiction on the workplace, BC Transit and Unifor agree to continuing meeting to further discuss the following: • Presentation by the Employee Assistance Program • Presentation by a recognized addictionologist • BC Transit’s current policy • Confidentiality • TBQ process/Monitoring agreements • Peer referral • Roles of various participants (OHN, EFAP, treating physicians, monitoring physicians, Union) Payment for Treatment Programs for Employees with Substance Abuse Disorders In order to address the Parties’ shared interests in providing assistance to Employees with identified substance use disorders, the Parties agree that payment for recommended residential treatment programs should not be a barrier to an Employee’s recovery. To that end, the Parties agree: • That, upon request from the Employee and confirmation of acceptance by the treatment facility; BC Transit will pay for the cost of the recommended treatment program. • That, upon completion of the program and successful return to work, the Employee will sign a reasonable Repayment Agreement authorizing BC Transit to recover 50% of the debt on an interest free basis by payroll deduction. OPERATIONS‌
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSISTANCE. Peer-to-peer services and relapse prevention;
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSISTANCE. An employee may voluntarily report to his/her supervisor, or any management official, that he/she has a substance abuse problem without fear of immediate dismissal, as long as such report is made prior to the employee being requested to take a drug or alcohol test. Such a report will constitute mandatory referral to a rehabilitation center or drug alcohol abuse assistance program. If restriction of work activity is determined necessary while undergoing treatment, the employee may request sick leave, vacation leave or leave without pay during such period of rehabilitation. If an employee fails to avail him or herself of such help and violations of this policy do occur, the City will have little choice but to act severely against such violators in the interests of protecting all of our employees and the citizens. (Res. No. 6004, 10/3/05) Editor’s note-§2-11-10 was adopted by Resolution, but included in the Code of Ordinances due to its permanent nature. PUBLIC DOCUMENTS CHAPTER 12
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  • SUBSTANCE ABUSE The dangers and costs that alcohol and other chemical abuses can create in the electrical contracting industry in terms of safety and productivity are significant. The parties to this Agreement resolve to combat chemical abuse in any form and agree that, to be effective, programs to eliminate substance abuse and impairment should contain a strong rehabilitation component. The local parties recognize that the implementation of a drug and alcohol policy and program must be subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Such policies and programs must also be administered in accordance with accepted scientific principles, and must incorporate procedural safeguards to ensure fairness in application and protection of legitimate interests of privacy and confidentiality. To provide a drug-free workforce for the Electrical Construction Industry, each IBEW local union and NECA chapter shall implement an area-wide Substance Abuse Testing Policy. The policy shall include minimum standards as required by the IBEW and NECA. Should any of the required minimum standards fail to comply with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, they shall be modified by the local union and chapter to meet the requirements of those laws and regulations.

  • SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY 6.6.1. Labor and Management are committed to providing employees with a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. It is the goal to protect the health and safety of employees and to promote a productive workplace, and protect the reputation of Labor and Management and the employees.

  • Substance Abuse Program The SFMTA General Manager or designee will manage all aspects of the FTA-mandated Substance Abuse Program. He/she shall have appointing and removal authority over all personnel working for the Substance Abuse Program personnel, and shall be responsible for the supervision of the SAP.

  • Substance Abuse Testing The Parties agree that it is in the best interest of all concerned to promote a safe working environment. The Union has no objection to pre-employment substance abuse testing when required by the Employer and further, the Union has no objection to voluntary substance abuse testing to qualify for employment on projects when required by a project owner. The cost and scheduling of such testing shall be paid for and arranged by the Employer. The Union agrees to reimburse the Employer for any failed pre-access Alcohol and Drug test costs.

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Information Substance abuse treatment information shall be maintained in compliance with 42 C.F.R. Part 2 if the Party or subcontractor(s) are Part 2 covered programs, or if substance abuse treatment information is received from a Part 2 covered program by the Party or subcontractor(s).

  • EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The District’s Educational Assistance Program will be continued during the life of this Agreement. Employees who wish to enroll in job-related and promotion oriented courses, which will improve their job knowledge, and performance will be compensated by the District for expenses as follows:

  • Dependent Care Assistance Program The County offers the option of enrolling in a Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) designed to qualify for tax savings under Section 129 of the Internal Revenue Code, but such savings are not guaranteed. The program allows employees to set aside up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) of annual salary (before taxes) per calendar year to pay for eligible dependent care (child and elder care) expenses. Any unused balance is forfeited and cannot be recovered by the employee.

  • Emergency Assistance Both Parties shall exercise due diligence to avoid or mitigate an Emergency to the extent practical in accordance with applicable requirements imposed by the Standards Authority or contained in the PJM Tariffs and NYISO Tariffs. In avoiding or mitigating an Emergency, both Parties shall strive to allow for commercial remedies, but if commercial remedies are not successful or practical, the Parties agree to be the suppliers of last resort to maintain reliability on the system. For each hour during which Emergency conditions exist in a Party’s Balancing Authority Area, that Party (while still ensuring operations within applicable Reliability Standards) shall determine what commercial remedies are available and make use of those that are practical and needed to avoid or mitigate the Emergency before any Emergency Energy is scheduled in that hour.

  • Dependent Care Assistance Plan An employee may designate an amount per calendar year, from earnings on which there will be no federal income tax withholding for dependent care assistance (as defined in Section 129 of the Internal Revenue Code as amended from time to time.)

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