| Human
Resources Policies & Procedures Illinois Institute of Technology |
Policy No. E.
3.00
Date of Issue 8/97 |
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Subject: Drug-Free Workplace / Substance Abuse Prevention In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free School and Campuses Act enacted by Congress in 1989, IIT hereby affirms its commitment to prohibiting the use of illegal drugs in the workplace and to creating a campus environment that is free of drug and alcohol abuse. This policy applies to all employees employed by the university, including work-study students, and compliance with it is a condition of continued employment. |
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| 3.01 | The manufacture,
distribution, dispensation, possession, use or presence in the body system
of controlled substances and illegal drugs is prohibited under federal
law (excepting only the taking of a prescribed drug under the direction
of a licensed physician, and only to the extent it does not impair job
performance or threaten safety, health, security or property) at any time
during the hours between the beginning and end of the employee's work
day, including rest periods and lunch periods, on IIT business, or on
IIT premises. A description of the penalties which may be imposed for
the violation of federal drug laws is available in Human Resources.
Illinois law prohibits
the unlawful manufacture, possession, use or distribution of marijuana and
controlled substances, including narcotics, barbiturates and cocaine. Violation
of state law may result in arrest and conviction on charges of misdemeanor
or felony offense. An individual so convicted may be fined and/or imprisoned
in accordance with the specifics of the offense. |
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| 3.02 | IIT has
a comprehensive drug-free awareness program to inform employees and students
about the dangers of drug and alcohol use and assist them in obtaining counseling
and treatment which includes:
All employees are encouraged
to utilize the above services for information or assistance regarding drug
or alcohol use. Students are encouraged to contact the offices of Student
Affairs on Main Campus or the Dean of Students on Downtown Campus or the
Counseling & Health Service for information or assistance regarding drug
or alcohol use. If you suspect a fellow employee or student is involved in
illegal drug or alcohol use, encourage him/her to seek assistance from the
appropriate office. |
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| 3.03 | Individuals
who use illegal drugs or abuse alcohol risk adverse physical and psychological
effects. In general, such individuals may suffer from illnesses and are less
productive, less reliable and more prone to accidents and absenteeism. Ingestion
of drugs or alcohol by a pregnant women may cause harm to the fetus. A more
specific explanation of the possible health effects of certain types of drugs
appears on a "Medical Information Sheet," available from Human Resources. |
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| 3.04 | All employees
are required, as a condition of employment, to notify IIT of any criminal
conviction for drug abuse occurring in the workplace no later than five days
after such conviction. IIT is required by law to notify the sponsoring agency
if the conviction occurs in a workplace supported by a federal grant or contract.
IIT will notify the sponsoring agency within ten days after receiving notice
from the employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
IIT will also notify the sponsoring agency within 30 days of any action taken
regarding the conviction. |
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| 3.05 | An employee
suspected of violating IIT's drug abuse policy or who is convicted of a violation
of a federal or state criminal drug statute which occurs in the workplace,
is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination from
employment, in accordance with IIT policy. |
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| 3.06 | IIT is
committed to full implementation of this policy designed to ensure a drug-free
workplace and reserves the right to engage in any other lawful measures,
deemed appropriate in its judgment, to achieve this
end. |
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| 3.07 | Off-the-job illegal
drug use that adversely affects an employee's job performance or could jeopardize
the safety of other employees, the public, or IIT equipment is proper cause
for disciplinary action up to and including termination of
employment. |
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| 3.08 | Employees on IIT premises
under the influence of intoxicants, including alcohol, to the extent that
job performance is adversely affected, will not be permitted to work on that
day, and will be subject to similar disciplinary action. |
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| 3.09 | The possession or use of alcohol by and the dispensation or distribution of alcohol to any individual under the age of 21 years is prohibited on university property or during any of its activities. The sale or distribution of alcohol to or possession by persons under the age of 21 is also prohibited by state law. A person who violates this law may be charged with a misdemeanor offense and punished accordingly. | |||||||||||