Human Resources: Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988
In order to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Pub.
L. No. 100-690, 5151-5160 applicants for federally funded grants
and contracts are required to certify that they have made a good
faith effort to maintain a drug free workplace in accordance with
the following policy.
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 94 C, establishes five "classes"
of drugs as controlled substances. These classes include, but are
not limited to such substances as heroin, cocaine, LSD, marijuana
and opium based drugs. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation,
possession or use of a controlled substance by Fitchburg State College
employees is prohibited on any premises occupied or controlled by
the college. No employee will report to work while under the influence
of illegal drugs. Any employee determined to have violated this
policy may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including
removal.
In order to comply with the federal law, Fitchburg State College
requires that an employee notify the employer of any criminal drug
statue conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no
later than five days after such conviction. Notice shall go to the
Human Resources Department. Fitchburg State College will notify
any federal contracting agency within ten (10) days of having received
notice that an employee engaged in the performance of such contract
has had any criminal drug statue conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace. Fitchburg State College will impose assistance
or rehabilitation program by any employee who is so convicted within
thirty days of receiving notice of such conviction.
Each employee is notified that, as a condition of employment, he/she
must abide by the POLICY and notify the employer
of any criminal drug statue conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such convictions.
Failure to abide by the POLICY may result in disciplinary
action, which may include but is not limited to warnings, suspensions,
participation in a drug assistant rehabilitation program, or termination.
Fitchburg State College will assist with confidential referrals
to substance abuse, assistance or rehabilitation programs as well
as sponsor on-campus educational and training programs in order
to insure that all employees of the college are aware of the issues
regarding drug use/abuse in the workplace. Contact the Human Resources
Department for more information.
Fitchburg State College shall provide every employee with the information
listed above.
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