Drug-Free Workplace Policy

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 38

WHEREAS, employees of the State of Iowa are a most valuable resource to the citizens they serve and the State as an employer; and

WHEREAS, the use of illegal drugs or abuse of controlled substances or alcohol in the workplace is detrimental to the State's employees; and

WHEREAS, employees have the right to work in a drug-free environment and to work with persons free from the effects of drugs and alcohol; and

WHEREAS, drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace interferes with and reduces the operational efficiency of state government and undermines the public's trust in its functions; and

WHEREAS, the State of Iowa is committed to maintaining a workplace free from the influences of drugs and alcohol.

NOW, THEREFORE, I Terry E. Branstad, Governor of the State of Iowa, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws and Constitution of the State of Iowa and in support of our continuing efforts to ensure a drug-free workplace for all employees of the State of Iowa, do hereby order and institute the following policy regarding substance abuse and the unlawful possession of controlled substances on the employer's premises:

  1. Employees are expected and required to report to work on time and in appropriate mental and physical condition for work. It is the State of Iowa's intent and obligation to provide a drug-free work environment.
  2. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance on the employer's premises or while conducting the employer's business is absolutely prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination, and may have legal consequences.
  3. The State recognizes drug and alcohol dependency as illnesses and a major health problem. The State also recognizes drug and alcohol abuse as a potential health, safety and security problem. Employees needing help in dealing with such problems are encouraged to use our employee assistance program. Conscientious efforts to seek such help will not jeopardize an employee's job.
  4. In order to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, employees are required to report any conviction under a criminal drug statute for violations occurring on the employer's premises while conducting state business. A report of a conviction must be made to the employee's supervisor or other appropriate official within five (5) days after the conviction.
  5. Compliance with the terms and reporting requirements of this policy is required as a condition of employment for all employees.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the State of Iowa to be affixed. Done at Des Moines this 17th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred eighty-nine.