The Company is committed to providing its employees with a safe and productive work environment. In keeping with this commitment, no employee may consume or possess alcohol or use, possess, sell, purchase, or transfer illegal drugs at any time while on the Company's premises or while using the Company vehicles or equipment. No employee may report to work with illegal drugs (or their metabolites) or alcohol in their bodily system. “Illegal drug” includes any controlled substance, both federally and/or on a state-wide basis, without a proper prescription. No employee may be in the workplace while under the influence of any drug. Any violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including termination.
The Company may permit moderate consumption of alcohol served or consumed as part of an authorized Company social or business event. However, employees must exercise sound judgment and are not permitted to perform any work or operate any machinery or vehicles while drinking or while under the influence. If an employee uses, with a lawful prescription, controlled substances that may cause impairment, pursuant to its obligations under the ADA, the Company will engage in the interactive process to determine whether a reasonable accommodation can be provided.
Any employee who feels they have developed an addiction to, dependence upon, or problem with alcohol or drugs, legal or illegal, is strongly encouraged to seek assistance before a violation of this policy occurs. Assistance may be available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). However, employees may not avoid disciplinary action, including termination, by entering a rehabilitation program after a violation of this policy is suspected or discovered.