Policy 1.2.39 EMPLOYEE SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Approved: June 11, 2024

Revised:

1.0 Rational

2.0 Definitions

Alcohol: includes, but is not limited to beer, wine, spirits, or any other intoxicating compound.

Drug(s): includes, but is not limited to, any substance obtained as a result of a legitimate prescription or a legally obtained drug (such as cannabis), prescription medications which are acquired without a legally obtained prescription, intentionally misused prescription medications, illicit drugs, solvents or inhalants that may inhibit or impair an employee’s ability to perform their assigned duties in a safe and productive manner.

Fit for Duty: in the context of this Policy, this means being able to perform assigned duties in a safe and productive manner and not under the influence, impaired, or limited in any way by drugs and/or alcohol or their after-effects.

3.0 Policy

District School Board Ontario North East actively promotes and encourages early diagnosis and treatment of employees who may suffer from a drug and/or alcohol disability and will assist them towards full rehabilitation. Where an employee suffers from a disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, District School Board Ontario North East will make reasonable efforts to accommodate an employee, in accordance with its obligations at law.

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