Drug-Free Workplace

Federal regulation makes it essential for Portland State University to clearly articulate a policy concerning drugs in the workplace. That which follows is a statement of the institution's current policy:

Portland State University is committed to maintain a drug-free workplace; the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of controlled substances by university employees in the workplace is prohibited. All employees of the University, including employed students, must abide by this policy.

Any employee convicted of violating a criminal drug statute in the workplace must notify his or her supervisor no later than five days after such conviction. The supervisor will immediately notify the Provost, in writing, of this reported conviction.

In addition to any penalties under federal and state law, employees found to be in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary sanctions consistent with applicable provisions of state laws and regulations, Oregon State Board of Higher Education administrative rules, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and applicable university administrative rules and directives. If imposed, sanctions will include appropriate personnel action (up to and including termination), and may require satisfactory employee participation in an approved drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program.

The University supports programs for the prevention of controlled substance abuse by university employees and students, as well as assistance programs for those with problems related to controlled substance abuse. The University provides an Employee Assistance Program for eligible faculty and staff with controlled substance dependency problems. This service provides no-cost evaluation, consultation and referral on a confidential basis. The University also provides assistance for eligible students with dependency problems through Student Health Services; this assistance is also at no cost and remains confidential. The health benefits packages available to all eligible university employees provide at least partial reimbursement of expenses related to treatment and rehabilitation services associated with substance abuse problems.

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