§ 45-58-121.12 — Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Alabama § 45-58-121.12

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 45: Local Laws
• Ch. 58: Shelby County
• Art. 12: Employees
• Part 2: Shelby County Civil Service System

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(a)
Purpose.
Possession or use, or both, of illegal drugs and unauthorized possession or use, or both, of controlled substances by Shelby County employees on county premises and during a county work period has always been prohibited by Shelby County. The Shelby County Commission shall comply with the United States Drug–Free Workplace Act of 1988, that requires federal contractors and grantees to take certain actions designed to provide a drug-free workplace. In compliance with federal law and the county commission’s desire to safely provide quality services to the citizens of Shelby County, the county commission establishes this drug-free workplace policy.
(b)
General policy.
Unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance by any employee of Shelby County during his or her work period, whether on the premises of the county or at any other site where the employee is carrying out assigned duties, is prohibited.
(c)
Notifications.
(1) All persons employed by the county shall be provided a copy of the policy and shall be advised that, as a condition of employment, they are required:
a. To abide by this policy, and
b.
To notify their supervisors of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the county workplace within five days after the conviction.
(2)
A supervisor who receives a notice from any employee shall immediately forward the notice, through administrative channels, to the personnel director and county manager. Within 30 days of receiving notice of a conviction, the county shall implement personnel actions as indicated in Section 45–58–121.11.
(3)
In cases in which a county employee is supported by a federal grant or contract, the county, upon receiving a notice of conviction covered by this policy, shall notify the granting agency of the conviction. The United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance and Procurement shall be contacted when required.
(d)
Disciplinary actions.
Violations of this policy shall result in immediate suspension. Upon the findings of a disciplinary investigation, the employee shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
(e)
Drug–free awareness program.
Shelby County shall inform employees of the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, its drug-free workplace, including penalties for violations and any available drug counseling and rehabilitation assistance through the following activities:
(1) Publication of this policy at periodic intervals in each department.
(2) Inclusion of this policy in this part, the personnel policies and procedures manual and the facts sheet.
(3) Dissemination of information at employee orientation programs concerning the dangers of drug abuse, concerning this policy, and concerning drug assistance programs.
(4) Publication of information concerning the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace and concerning the availability of assistance programs.

Legislative History

(Act 93–664, p. 1148, § 12.)