DRUG & ALCOHOL USE
Policy Scope:
This policy outlines the expectations regarding drug and alcohol use within and
outside of the workplace in compliance with state and federal laws, including the
regulations surrounding the legal use of marijuana.
Policy and Policy Definitions:
We Do Life… Together (WDLT) is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and
productive work environment for all employees. The use of drugs and alcohol can
impair an employee's ability to perform their job safely and effectively, posing
serious health and safety risks.
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and temporary workers of WDLT
when such staff are:
On WDLT’s premises
Working for or providing services to WDLT whether on or off the premises,
including when driving for WDLT business
Representing WDLT in any way whatsoever and/or
Off WDLT’s premises and during non-working time, if a staff member’s
conduct affects their ability to work for or could harm WDLT’s business or
reputation
Prohibited Conduct:
WDLT prohibits the following:
The manufacture, distribution, dispensation, purchase, sale, possession, or use
of controlled substances or illegal drugs
Reporting to work or working under the influence of illegal drugs, controlled
substances (including cannabis/marijuana), or alcohol. However, an employee
may use prescription medications (other than palliative cannabis) at work if
prescribed by a doctor and if the doctor has confirmed the medication(s) does
not impair the employee’s ability to safely perform their duties
The use, possession, and / or being under the influence of marijuana, even if
legally obtained (except possession only of palliative cannabis by a qualifying
patient under Connecticut law), at work and /or while on shift
The misuse of prescribed or over-the-counter medications impairing an
employee's ability to perform their job safely