- Whenever a supervisor witnesses the unlawful possession, use, dispensation, distribution, or manufacture of controlled substances by an employee, that supervisor shall:
- a.Immediately notify the appropriate police authority;
- b.Suspend the employee pending investigation;
- c.Inform the Director of Human Resources
OHR shall notify the University Police whenever unauthorized controlled substances are found on University property
An investigation shall be conducted to determine whether there has been a violation of this policy. If evidence confirms that an employee has violated this policy, OHR shall determine the appropriate sanction which may include corrective action up to and including termination.
- Employees may be required, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and/or alcohol testing. Employees also are prohibited from continuing to work if they have tested positive for drugs and/or alcohol. Employees are prohibited from consuming alcohol during working hours, including meal and break periods. This does not include the authorized use of alcoholic beverages at University-sponsored functions or activities. However, public intoxication at any University-sponsored function may result in disciplinary action.
- In addition to this policy, all employees and supervisors must adhere to the University's Drug-Free Workplace Policy which is attached as Appendix C. This policy may also be accessed through the University Intranet.