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Human Resources Department recommending the Board approve and adopt Board of Supervisors Policy E-11 - Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Department of Human Resources is recommending the Board adopt a county-wide Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. The purpose of this policy is to comply with the law and foster a safe and productive work environment; offer resources to those who need it; and send a clear message that substance use in the workplace is incompatible with County employment. The recommended policy as proposed aligns with the County’s current practice and process relating to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
ALTERNATIVES
A drug and alcohol-free workplace policy is required under the law. The Board may choose not to approve the proposed Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and direct Human Resources to make revisions and bring a revised policy back to the Board.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
All Departments
All Represented Bargaining Units
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact to adopting this policy.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
The Clerk of the Board will update the online Board Policy Manual with the newly adopted policy; notify all department heads; notify the Chair or staff for applicable boards, committees, and commissions; and please notify Lauren Montalvo with Human Resources.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Workforce Excellence
CONTACT
Joseph Carruesco, Director of Human Resources