Opening of Quotes - 2021 Speed Radar Sign Installation Proj No. 121-062 - Michiana Contracting Inc.

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Revised 10/2/2006 Michiana Contracting Inc 702 DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE It is Michiana Contracting's desire to provide a drug-free, healthful and safe workplace. To promote this goal, employees are required to report to work in appropriate mental and physical condition to perfonn their jobs in a satisfactory manner. While on Michiana Contracting premises and while conducting business-related activities off Michiana Contracting premises, no employee may use, possess, distribute, sell or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. The legal use of prescribed drugs is permitted on the job only if it does no impair an employee's ability to perform the essential functions of the job effectively and in a safe manner that does not endanger other individuals in the workplace. (See additional information*) Violations of this policy may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination of employment, and/or required participation in a substance abuse rehabilitation or treatment program. Such violations may also have legal consequences. (See additional information*) To inform employees about important provisions of this policy, Michiana Contracting has established a drug-free awareness program. The program provides information on the dangers and effects of substance abuse in the workplace, resources available to employees and consequences for violations of this policy Employees with questions or concerns about substance dependency or abuse are encouraged to use the resources of the Employee Assistance Program. They may also wish to discuss these matters with their supervisor, company officer, or Safety Director to receive assistance or referrals to appropriate resources in the community. Employees with drug or alcohol problems that have not resulted in, and are not the immediate subject of disciplinary action may request approval to take unpaid time off to participate in a rehabilitation or treatment program through Michiana Contracting's health insurance benefit coverage. Leave may be granted if the employee agrees to abstain from use of the problem substance; abides by all Michiana Contracting policies, rules, and prohibitions relating to conduct in the workplace, and if granting the leave will not cause Michiana Contracting any undue hardship. Under the Drug -Free Workplace Act, an employee who performs work for a government contract or grant must notify Michiana Contracting of criminal conviction for drug-related activity occurring in the workplace. The report must be made within five days of the conviction. Employees with questions on this policy or issues related to drug or alcohol use in the workplace should raise the concerns with their Supervisor or the Safety Director without fear of reprisal. (SEE MICHIANA CONTRACTING STATEMENT REGARDING DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE IN THE WORKPLACE for further information and compliance requirements)