Agenda - Council Work Session - 12/12/2023

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of chemical dependency,will determine if the employee has followed the rehabilitation program as prescribed; and The employee has either refused to participate in the counseling or rehabilitation program or has failed to successfully complete the program, as evidenced by withdrawal from the m before its completion or refusal to test positive test result on a progra I glpleti by re or, confirmatory test after completion of the program. Other Misconduct: Nothing in this policy limits the right of the city to discipline or dismiss an employee on grounds other than a positive confirmatory test result, including conviction of an criminal drug statute for a violation occulTing in the workplace or violation of other city personnel policies. Emergency Call Back to Work Provisions: If an employee is called out for a city.emergency and he nor she reports to work and is suspected of being under the influence of drugs., alcohol, or cannabis he or she will not be subject to the testing procedures of this policy but will not be allowed to work. Appropriate arrangements for return transportation to the employee's residence will be made. It 'Is the sole responsibility of the employee who is under the influence of alcohol, drugs or cannabis and who is called out for a city empygena., to notify his or her supervisor of this information nformation and advise if he or she is unable to respond to the emergency call back. Non-Discrimination The city of Ramsey olio on work--related substance abuse is non-discriminatory in intent and application- however, in accordance with Mliui. Stat.., ch. 363, disability does not include conditions resulting from alcohol or other drug..or cannabis abuse which.prevents an employee from performing the essential ftinctions of the job in question or constitutes a direct threat to property.of the safety.of individuals. the not retaliate nst an Furthermore, ..c.ity 'll,will te aizal y employee for asserting his or her rights under this policy. City's Employee Assistance Program The city has in place a formal employee assistance pro rain to assist employees in addressing serious personal or work-related problems at any time. The city's EAP..,provides confidential, cost-free, short-term counseling to employees and their families. Employees who mqy have an alcohol cannabis or other drug abuse problem are encouraged to seek assistance before a problem affects their employment status. Employee assistance program services are available by contacting your health insurance company or as listed on the City's.employe intranet site. Policy Contact for Additional.Information If you have any questions about this policy or the city's drug,alcohol and cannabis testi procedures,.you.may contact the Administrative Services Director or designee to obtain additional information.