• Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs during working hours or while on VOP business, except for prescription medication taken as authorized, if it does not interfere with the employee’s ability to safely perform the job. • Performing duties while under the influence of alcohol or drugs whether on or off VOP premises, except for prescription medication taken as authorized, if it does not interfere with the employee’s ability to safely perform the job. • Consumption of alcoholic beverages immediately before or during a commute to or from work whether driving a Village assigned vehicle or personal vehicle. Drugs prescribed by a physician, dentist or other person licensed to prescribe or dispense medicines may be used in accordance with their instructions. However, employees are prohibited from working while using medicines or other substances that may impair their ability to perform the job properly and safely. You must inform your immediate supervisor or department head of the use of any medicines, including over-the-counter drugs that may affect your ability to safely, effectively and/or efficiently perform your job. Compliance with our substance abuse policy is a condition of employment. Your failure or refusal to cooperate fully, submit to any inspection or test, or follow any prescribed course of substance abuse treatment will be grounds for corrective action that could lead to termination. Employees who voluntarily disclose substance abuse in advance of submitting to a substance abuse test may be offered the opportunity of continued employment, based on the employee’s employment status with the Village and at the sole discretion of the Village Manager. Further, such employees must sign a “Last Chance Agreement” to (1) participate in a program designated by the facility and (2) to comply with random follow-up testing. An employee who has not voluntarily disclosed a substance abuse problem and whose test results are interpreted as positive by a qualified medical review officer shall be subject to corrective action up to and including immediate termination. The VOP reserves the right to suspend any employee without pay who has been arrested for criminal offenses related to the manufacture, possession, sale, use, distribution, dispensation, receipt, or transportation of any drug pending resolution of the charges to the VOP’s satisfaction. Employees who are convicted of any drug-related violation under state or federal law or who plead guilty or nolo contendere (i.e. no contest) to such charges will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination. Workplace Searches The VOP reserves the right to inspect packages, purses, boxes, etc., when employees are entering or exiting VOP property. All lockers, desks, cubicles, etc., are the property of the VOP and are subject to inspection at any time for any reason. All computers, disks and other data are property of the VOP, are to be primarily used for business purposes and are subject to inspection at any time. Inspections may occur without notice to employees. Workplace Violence Any acts or threats of violence by an employee against any other employee, visitor, or any other persons are expressly forbidden. Any employee who engages in any threatening behavior or acts of violence or
Village of Pinehurst Employee Handbook – Updated January 2025
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