Drug-Free Workplace Policy

In compliance with the drug-free workplace requirements of Public Law 100-690 for recipients of federal contracts and grants, the following policy is in effect for CVCC.

1. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited by CVCC on any property owned, leased, or controlled by or on behalf of CVCC. A “controlled substance” shall include any substance defined as a controlled substance in Section 102 of the Federal Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S. Code of Alabama, Section 20-2-1, et seq.).
2. CVCC has and shall maintain a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about the following:
   1. the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
   2. CVCC’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
   3. any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance program; and
   4. the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
3. All employees of CVCC shall comply with paragraph 1 above.
4. Any employee convicted by any federal or state court of an offense that violates paragraph 1 above shall notify the President of CVCC in writing of said conviction within five (5) days after the conviction occurs. As defined in P.L. 100-690, conviction shall mean “a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both.” Failure to notify the President of CVCC of such a conviction shall be considered insubordination and a violation of this policy.
5. In the event of a report of a conviction under paragraph 4 above where the employee is working in a project or a program funded through a Federal contract or grant, CVCC shall notify in writing within ten (10) days any Federal agency or agencies to whom such notification by CVCC is required under P.L. 100-690.
6. If an employee violates paragraph 1 above or receives a conviction as described in paragraph 4 above, the respective employee shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, which may include but is not limited to termination of employment. CVCC shall also reserve the right to require said employee, as a condition of continued employment, to satisfactorily complete a drug treatment or rehabilitation program of a reasonable duration and nature.

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