Common use of Testing of Employees Clause in Contracts

Testing of Employees. The Employer may test employees for drug use and alcohol abuse in accordance with the requirements of Connecticut State Law where the Employer has reasonable suspicion that an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol which adversely affects, or could adversely affect, such employee’s job performance. The Employer shall summon the union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to observe the Employee’s behavior. Indications of an Employee being under the influence of drugs or alcohol include the following: (a) Observable phenomena such as the direct observation of drug use or possession and / or physical symptoms of being under the influence of a drug or alcohol; (b) A pattern of abnormal conduct or erratic behavior including, but not limited to, frequent absenteeism or deteriorating work performance which is not readily attributable to other causes; (c) Newly discovered evidence that an Employee has tampered with a previous drug test; (d) Repeated or flagrant violation of the Employer’s safety code or regulations which is determined by a supervisor to pose a substantial risk of injury or property damage. A suspicion based solely on rumor, speculation, or unsubstantiated information of third parties shall not be considered reasonable.