[Adopted 4-14-1997]
A.
All employees are strongly encouraged to learn more
about the problems of substance abuse, including the serious threat
it poses to health and safety, the dangers of substance abuse in the
workplace, how to spot the signs of dependency and abuse and the professional
services that are available to help deal with the problems of dependency
and abuse.
B.
The town will try to assist this process by providing
information on these topics, including information about community
agencies, clinics and hospitals that provide education, counseling,
rehabilitation and other services to assist persons who have substance
abuse problems. The town may also schedule educational presentations
from time to time which employees at the various locations will be
invited or required to attend.
C.
The town will train supervisory and other personnel
on topics including:
D.
Employees who have suggestions for improving our drug-free
awareness program or who want further information about these issues,
should see the Town Supervisor.
A.
One of the Town's primary objectives is to provide
a safe, healthful and productive working environment for all of its
employees. This means that all employees must be in suitable mental
and physical condition at all times while working for the Town. Our
work environment and our employees must be completely free of substance
abuse and its harmful and dangerous effects. All applicants offered
a position, to be hired after the effective date of this subsection,
and those returning for seasonal employment, will be required to submit
to a drug screen as a condition to their hire. In its sole discretion,
the Town Board of the Town of West Seneca may refuse to hire an individual
who fails a drug test. In its sole discretion, the Town may hire an
individual who fails a drug test and impose conditions, the violation
of which may result in all remedies, up to and including termination.
[Amended 6-11-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012; 6-1-2015 by L.L. No. 6-2015]
B.
The Town is establishing this policy in order to comply
with drug-free workplace requirements imposed on us by federal contract
regulations. All Town employees are on notice that they must strictly
comply with the rules set forth in this policy.
C.
If an employee has a substance abuse problem which
could put him or her in conflict with these policies or any other
town rules, the employee must do whatever is necessary to resolve
the problem. The Town would prefer not to dictate employees' private
lifestyle choices, but we cannot permit anyone's involvement with
drugs to affect our other employees, our residents or the Town's legal
standing with the federal government.
D.
The Town recognizes substance dependency as a health
problem and will provide information about this issue in an effort
to help employees to avoid this problem or seek professional treatment
if needed. However, it is the responsibility of the individual employee
to obtain whatever assistance may be needed to control a substance
abuse problem and keep drugs and alcohol out of the work environment.
E.
Any questions about this policy should be referred
to the Town Supervisor.
A.
Any unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession or use of a controlled substance or other illegal drug
in the workplace or while on Town business away from the workplace
is strictly prohibited.
B.
If any employee is convicted under a criminal drug
statute (including a plea of nolo contendere) for a violation that
occurred in the workplace or while on Town business away from the
workplace, the employee must notify the Town no later than five days
after the conviction. The notification must be given in writing to
the Town Supervisor.
C.
Any consumption, possession or use of alcoholic beverages
in the workplace or while on Town business away from the workplace
is prohibited.
D.
Reporting to work or working under the influence of
a controlled substance, illegal drug or alcohol is prohibited.
E.
Reporting to work with a controlled substance in the
employee's system is prohibited.
F.
The foregoing rules are conditions of employment in
any program funded through a federal contract or grant. All employees
agree to comply with these rules as a condition of their continued
employment in such programs. Any violation of these rules will be
dealt with by disciplinary measures or required participation in a
substance abuse rehabilitation program.
