[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rhinebeck 9-11-2007.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 29.
[1]
Editor's Note: This resolution also supersedes former Ch. 5,
Drug-Free Workplace Policy, adopted 4-4-2006.
This policy provides Village of Rhinebeck employees with guidelines
pertaining to drug and alcohol abuse during the normal course of employment.
A.
This policy applies to all employees of the Village of
Rhinebeck at all locations, who are not covered under the Village's CDL
drug and alcohol policy.
B.
The Village of Rhinebeck provides a safe and productive
work environment for all employees. It is the policy of the Village of Rhinebeck
that employees shall not be involved with the unlawful use, possession, sale,
or transfer of drugs or narcotics in any manner that may impair their ability
to perform assigned duties or otherwise adversely affect the Village of Rhinebeck's
business. Further, employees shall not possess alcoholic beverages in the
workplace or consume alcoholic beverages in association with the workplace
or during work time. The specific purpose of the procedure is to outline the
methods for maintaining a work environment free from the effects of alcohol/drug
abuse or other substances that adversely affect the mind or body. If we are
to continue to fulfill our responsibility to provide reliable safe service
to our customers and a safe work environment for our employees, employees
must be physically and mentally fit to perform their duties safely and effectively.
A.
Employees are expected to report for work and remain
at work in condition to perform assigned duties free from the effects of alcohol
and drugs.
(1)
Alcohol abuse or illegal drug use and its physiological
effects represent a threat to the well-being and security of employees and
could cause extensive damage to the Village of Rhinebeck's reputation
and community standing.
(2)
Off-the-job illegal drug activity or alcohol abuse that
could have an adverse affect on an employee's job performance or that
could jeopardize the safety of other employees, the public, Village of Rhinebeck
equipment, or the Village of Rhinebeck's relations with the public may
subject the employee to disciplinary action including, but not limited to,
suspension and/or termination. An offer by the Village to provide assistance
in lieu of discipline shall not be precedent setting.
A.
Drug and alcohol tests will be conducted at The Workplace
of Saint Francis Hospital as a routine part of the preemployment process for
all job applicants prior to employment. Applicants must satisfactorily pass
the dry screen prior to reporting to work. Offers of employment may be made
contingent upon satisfactorily meeting these requirements. If the drug screening
procedures indicate the presence of illegal drugs or controlled substances,
the applicant will not be considered further for employment. An applicant
who refuses a mandated alcohol and/or drug test will not be considered for
employment.
B.
Drug and alcohol tests will be conducted at The Workplace
on the basis of reasonable suspicion. If any substance screening procedure
indicates the presence of illegal drugs or controlled substances, the employee
will be considered for disciplinary action including, but not limited to,
suspension and/or termination. An offer by the Village to provide assistance
in lieu of discipline shall not be precedent setting.
The use of drugs or alcohol during working hours is strictly prohibited.
A.
Drug abuse. The improper use, sale, or personal possession
(e.g., on the person or in a desk or vehicle) of illegal and/or prescription
drugs while on the job, including rest periods and meal periods, or on Village
of Rhinebeck property, may subject an employee to discipline and may result
in criminal prosecution. Any illegal drugs found will be turned over to the
appropriate law enforcement agency.
B.
Alcohol abuse. The use or personal possession (e.g.,
on the person or in a desk or vehicle) of alcohol during work time or on Village
of Rhinebeck property, may subject an employee to discipline.
(1)
For all employees, alcohol consumption is prohibited
during the workday, including rest periods and meal periods. Notwithstanding
this, there may be occasions removed from the usual work setting, at which
it is permissible to consume alcohol in moderation, with management approval.
Employees who consume alcohol under such circumstances shall not report back
to work during that workday.
This policy will be administered through the Village Board of Trustees.
