Drug Testing

WVEMS is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and productive work environment for all employees. Using or being under the influence of drugs on the job may pose serious safety and health risks. To help ensure a safe and healthful working environment, job applicants and employees may be asked to provide body substance samples (such as urine and/or blood) to determine the illicit or illegal use of drugs.Such drug testing may be performed upon the contingent offer of employment and at other random times without prior notice. Refusal to submit to drug testing may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees for assistance with such problems as drug and/or alcohol abuse or addiction. It is the employee's responsibility to seek assistance from the EAP prior to reaching a point where his or her judgment, performance, or behavior has led to imminent disciplinary action. Participation in the EAP after the disciplinary process has begun may not preclude disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Copies of the drug testing policy will be provided to all employees. Questions concerning this policy or its administration should be directed to the Executive Director.

Policy No.  7.14  Issued  9/1/2006  Applicable  5/21/2006