City of Cohoes, NY Article VI Drug-Free Workplace

[Adopted 4-8-1997 by Ord. No. 22-1997]

§ 56-33 Federal requirements.

The Drug-Free Workplace Act requires that state/local agencies receiving federal grant funding certify that they will take certain actions aimed at creating a drug-free workplace for their employees.

§ 56-34 Policy.

All employees of the City of Cohoes are hereby notified of the following:

A. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in all City of Cohoes workplaces and at City of Cohoes worksites.

B. Employees found in violation of prohibition face disciplinary action which may result in termination of employment or required participation in a drug rehabilitation program.

C. As a condition of employment, each employee will abide by the terms of this statement and is required to notify the City of Cohoes Civil Service Office of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace or at a worksite no later than five days after such conviction.

D. Within 30 days of such notification by the employee or other appropriate source the City of Cohoes shall:

(1) Take appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination.

(2) Require such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program.

E. The City of Cohoes policy also prohibits on-the-job use of alcohol and impairment from use of alcohol or controlled substances.

F. The City of Cohoes will establish a drug-free workplace awareness program that will:

(1) Inform employees of the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace.

(2) Will encourage employees experiencing substance abuse problems to seek assistance through counseling and/or rehabilitation services.