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DRUG & ALCOHOL – FREE WORKPLACE #260
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<br />It is the policy of the City of Lake Elmo to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment that is
<br />safe and productive for employees, its citizens, and others doing business with the City.
<br />The unlawful use, possession, purchase, sale, or distribution of, or being under the influence of any illegal
<br />drug or controlled substance while on City premises or while performing services for the City is strictly
<br />prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination,
<br />and may have legal consequences. The City of Lake Elmo also prohibits reporting to work or performing
<br />work duties under the influence of alcohol and cannabis or consuming alcohol and cannabis while on
<br />duty or during work hours. In addition, the City prohibits off-premises abuse of alcohol, cannabis, and
<br />controlled substances, as well as the possession, use, or sale of illegal drugs, when these activities
<br />adversely affect job performance, job safety, or the City’s reputation in the community.
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<br />Employees are expected and required to report to work on time and in appropriate mental and physical
<br />condition. It is the city’s intent and obligation to provide a drug- free, alcohol- free, safe, and secure work
<br />environment.
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<br />The city recognizes drug abuse as a potential health, safety, and security problem. Employees needing
<br />help in dealing with such problems are encouraged to use their health insurance plans as appropriate
<br />and may contact the administrative services director for other resources.
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<br />The City of Lake Elmo prohibits the following:
<br />A. No employee shall report to work under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, controlled
<br />Substances, or other drugs which affect their alertness, coordination, reaction, response,
<br />judgment, decision-making, or safety.
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<br />B. No employee shall operate, use, or drive any equipment, machinery, or vehicle of the City
<br />while under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, controlled substances or other mood-altering
<br />drugs. Such employee is under an affirmative duty to immediately notify their supervisor that
<br />they are not in an appropriate mental or
<br />physical condition to operate, use, or drive the City’s equipment or vehicles.
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<br />C. No employee shall unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess,
<br />transfer, or use a controlled substance in the workplace or wherever the City’s work is being
<br />performed.
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<br />D. Engaging in off-duty sale, purchase, transfer, use or possession of illegal drugs or controlled
<br />substances may have a negative effect on an employee’s ability to perform their work for the
<br />City. In such circumstances, the employee is subject to discipline.
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<br />E. When an employee is taking medically authorized drugs or other substances which
<br />may alter job performance, the employee is under an affirmative duty to notify the
<br />appropriate supervisor of their temporary inability to perform the job duties of their
<br />position.
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<br />To ensure compliance with this policy, please refer to the City of Lake Elmo’s Drug, Alcohol, and
<br />Cannabis Testing Policy for more information.
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