The Commonwealth therefore adopts the following policy and procedures to address alcohol and other drug problems in the public work force. Any employee who commits any prohibited act under this policy shall be subject to the full range of disciplinary actions, including discharge, pursuant to applicable disciplinary policies, e.g., the Standards of Conduct and Performance Policy. Among the mitigating circumstances that may be considered is whether the employee voluntarily admits to and seeks assistance for an alcohol or other drug problem. Management requires contractors working on state agency work sites to certify that they will comply with the basic provisions of this policy. Rehabilitation Programs Employees with drug or alcohol problems are encouraged to seek counseling assistance.
Management is encouraged to assist employees seeking such counseling.
Information regarding an employee's enrollment in SEAS 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. At the discretion of management, an employee may be granted leave from work to participate in rehabilitation programs for treatment of alcohol and other drug problems. All records and information concerning personnel actions related to this policy remain confidential and can only be disclosed with the employee's permission, or when the agency determines that disclosure is necessary. All employees shall abide by the terms of the Commonwealth of Virginia's Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs and applicable disciplinary policies. Appealing the conviction does not affect the requirement to notify the supervisor of the conviction.