 Drug-Free Workplace

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

The abuse of drugs, alcohol or other substances can impair job performance, and have an adverse effect on productivity and the foundation’s reputation.

The use, possession, sale or distribution of illegal drugs, the misuse of prescription drugs, and the misuse, sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages is prohibited while on foundation premises or while conducting foundation business outside the office. Disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination, may be taken for any violation of this policy

There may be Wallace-sanctioned events in the office, e.g., Board dinners or social events, or outside the office at conferences, and business and social events, where moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages that does not impair your job performance is appropriate. As such, this will not be considered a violation of this policy.

Drug and alcohol testing will be carried out in compliance with any applicable state and federal laws and regulations. An employee who has positive test results, or who refuses to submit to alcohol and drug testing, may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

The foundation is committed to maintaining confidentiality with respect to this policy, consistent with the need to conduct investigations and enforce the policy.

If you have an alcohol or drug dependency, you are strongly encouraged to seek advice and obtain treatment before the dependency affects your job performance. Appropriate treatment may be available through the foundation’s benefit programs: UnitedHealthcare/Oxford health insurance plan (information located here on the intranet) You should contact UHC/Oxford in advance to fully understand what coverage is provided under the plan.

This policy statement is not a contract of employment. The Wallace Foundation reserves the right to change or revoke this policy statement at any time without notice.

Drug-Free Workplace October 2016