Management must provide a copy of this policy annually on Alcohol and Other Drugs to all employees employed as of the date the policy is promulgated and to all employees hired thereafter. Employees shall be required to sign a form indicating receipt of the policy. The University is dedicated to assuring fair and equitable application of this policy. Therefore, management is encouraged to use and apply all aspects of this policy in an unbiased and impartial manner. Any supervisor who knowingly disregards the requirements of this policy, or who is found to have deliberately misused this policy in regard to subordinates, shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Management is encouraged to assist employees seeking such counseling.
Management should consult with the Employee Assistance Program administered by Green Springs prior to referring an employee to a rehabilitation program. Information regarding an employee's enrollment in an employee assistance program or an alcohol and other drug rehabilitation program shall only be disclosed with the employee's permission or when the agency determines that disclosure is necessary for the efficient operation of the agency. An employee assistance program for counseling and referral for alcohol and other drug related problems is available to all state employees who are covered under the Commonwealth's health insurance plan. SEAS, administered by the Department of Personnel and Training, is also available and can also be accessed by wage employees. When seeking assistance for alcohol and other drug problems, employees are encouraged to consult with the employee assistance program to determine appropriate rehabilitation programs.