Common use of Substance Testing Clause in Contracts

Substance Testing. In the interest of officer safety, the City of Treasure Island requires, as a condition of continued employment, that employees refrain from substance abuse both on and off the job. The union will not arbitrate disciplinary actions taken by management because of a positive test result for drugs or alcohol in accord with this Article. In the interest of safety, health and performance of our workforce and our citizens the City of Treasure Island requires, as a condition of continued employment, that employees remain drug free. The policies and procedures contained in this section are for the purpose of achieving that goal. This policy is implemented pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Program under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act, FLs. Statute section 440.102 and attendant Rules Section 59A-24.001, et seq., F.A.C. This act provides that any employee who is injured in the course and scope of employment and test verified positive on a drug or alcohol test, may forfeit his/her eligibility for medical and indemnity benefits under the Florida Worker’s Compensation Act, and may be terminated and denied unemployment benefits. Further, refusal to take a drug or alcohol test will also result in the employee forfeiting his/her eligibility for medical and indemnity benefits under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act, as well as possible termination of the employee and denial of unemployment benefits. The City prohibits employees from bringing onto the City's premises or job sites; having possession of; being under the influence of; possessing in the employee's body, blood or urine, or using, consuming, transporting, selling or attempting to sell, giving away any illegal drugs (including prescription drugs illegally obtained or prescribed for the individual only), or alcohol, at any time. Employees found participating in any of the above activities are guilty of misconduct and shall be discharged.