Common use of Grounds for Testing Clause in Contracts

Grounds for Testing. a. Drug or alcohol testing will occur only in those circumstances where specific, objective facts become apparent to the supervisor which reasonably leads them to believe the employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on the job. Reasonable suspicion could include, but is not limited to, observations concerning appearance, behavior, conduct, or speech. b. Random or massive testing is prohibited except as specifically provided for in provision 36.8.b of this Article. c. No testing may be conducted without the approval of a Fire Department supervisor. When giving notice of testing, the employee will be given brief documentation of the reason for the test. Any subsequent documentation will be given to the employee prior to any action being taken. It shall be the policy of the Department that, whenever possible, before ordering the testing of an employee, supervisors will consult with Human Resources to verify the appropriateness of the testing.

Grounds for Testing. a. Drug or alcohol testing will occur only in those circumstances where specific, objective facts become apparent to the supervisor which reasonably leads them to believe the employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on the job. Reasonable suspicion could include, but is not limited to, observations concerning appearance, behavior, conduct, or speech. b. Random or massive testing is prohibited except as specifically provided for in provision 36.8.b 30.7.b of this Article. c. No testing may be conducted without the approval of a Fire Department supervisor. When giving notice of testing, the employee will be given brief documentation of the reason for the test. Any subsequent documentation will be given to the employee prior to any action being taken. It shall be the policy of the Department that, whenever possible, before ordering the testing of an employee, supervisors will consult with Human Resources to verify the appropriateness of the testing.