This Section deals with problem reduction and better management of problems related to the abuse of alcohol and other drugs at the workplace.
Details apply to all staff, irrespective of level.
The University is not concerned with social drinking or drug taking, but rather with any condition that affects a staff member's work performance. The University regards an individual's dependence on alcohol or other drugs as an illness which responds to treatment, without any moral or social stigma. The same provisions and allowances for treatment will be made by the University as for any other illness. 27.13.03 Information concerning a staff member's dependency on alcohol or other drugs will be treated with the same confidence as would apply to disclosure of any other health problem. Any staff member with recurrent unsatisfactory job performance due to dependence on alcohol or other drugs will not be dismissed, have any promotional opportunity jeopardised or be otherwise prejudiced simply because of this dependence.