Drug and Alcohol Use

It is Lakeland's desire to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. To promote this goal, employees are required to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform their jobs in a satisfactory manner.

While on Lakeland premises and while conducting business-related activities off Lakeland 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 not impair an employee's ability to perform the essential functions of the job effectively and in a manner that does not endanger the safety of the employee or other individuals in the workplace.

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.

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 to receive additional assistance or referrals to appropriate resources in the community.

Under the Drug-Free Workplace Act, an employee who performs work for a government contract or grant must notify Lakeland of a criminal conviction for drug-related activity occurring in the workplace. The report must be made within five days of the conviction.

Policy No.  702  Issued  10/1/2002  Applicable  8/8/2002