WDLT Employee Handbook

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DRUG & ALCOHOL USE

WDLT recognizes alcohol may be served at both work-sponsored and/or work-

related functions. Employees are expected to be responsible and use proper

judgment in the consumption of alcohol at work-sponsored events and those

events at which they are acting as a WDLT representative.

Illegal Drugs: Substances whose use or possession is prohibited by federal law.

Controlled Substances: Drugs regulated under the Controlled Substances Act,

including but not limited to narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and

marijuana.

Under the Influence: Having a detectable level of alcohol, illegal drugs,

controlled substances, or marijuana in one's system impairing job performance or

pose a safety risk.

Reasonable Suspicion: A belief based on objective and specific facts an employee

may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, including but not limited to:

Observable behavior, such as direct witness of drug or alcohol use or

possession and/or the physical symptoms of being under the influence of

drugs or alcohol (e.g., slurred speech, unsteady gait, impaired coordination)

Abnormal conduct or erratic behavior while at work or a significant

deterioration in work performance

A report of drug or alcohol use, provided by a reliable and credible source

Evidence staff has tampered with a drug or alcohol test

Information an employee has caused, contributed to, or been involved in an

accident while at work coupled with other factors contributing to reasonable

suspicion

Evidence an employee has used, possessed, sold, solicited, or transferred drugs

or alcohol while working or while on WDLT’s premises or while operating

WDLT’s vehicle, machinery, or equipment

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