Common use of Reasonable Cause Clause in Contracts

Reasonable Cause. Testing Upon reasonable cause, the City will require an employee to be tested for the use of alcohol. Reasonable cause is defined as an employee's observable action, appearance or conduct that clearly indicates the need for a fitness-for-duty medical evaluation. The employee's conduct must be witnessed by at least two (2) supervisors, if available. The witnesses must have received training in observing a person's behavior to determine if a medical evaluation is required. When the supervisor confronts an employee, a union representative should be made available. If no ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is present, the employee may select another hourly paid employee to accompany him. Documentation of the employee's conduct shall be prepared and signed by the witnesses within twenty-four (24) hours of the observed behavior. In addition, a copy will be sent to the Union in a timely manner. NON-DOT Reasonable Cause Testing: Employees covered by this Collective Bargaining Agreement who are not subject to DOT mandated alcohol testing and who do not hold a safety sensitive position are only subject to reasonable cause testing as provided herein, in accordance with supplemental practices.