Employee Assistance Policy

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What should a supervisor do when they have reasonable suspicion that an employee may be impaired?

Document the observation on a memorandum and submit it to the HR department

Allow the employee to continue working

Ensure transportation for the employee to a contracted test laboratory (correct)

Conduct a field sobriety test on the employee

What is the classification of anabolic steroids under Florida Statutes?

Schedule II

Schedule IV

Schedule III (correct)

Schedule I

What is the purpose of a masking agent in relation to steroid use?

To enhance the effects of steroids

To increase the dosage of steroids

To treat the side effects of steroids

To conceal or disguise steroid abuse (correct)

What should be done with an employee who may be impaired and needs to go home?

Ensure they do not operate a vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the full name of the class of drugs that anabolic steroids belong to?

Androgenic Anabolic Steroids Signup and view all the answers

Why are anabolic steroids contained in Schedule III of Florida Statutes?

Because they have currently accepted medical uses and may lead to physical damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of steroid abuse under Florida Statutes and federal law?

It is considered illegal behavior Signup and view all the answers

What should a supervisor do upon having reasonable suspicion of an employee's impairment?

Make an expeditious notification to the respective commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for removing an employee from duty and directing them to submit to drug testing?

If the supervisor believes an employee's ability is impaired Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances are employees permitted to bring alcoholic beverages into BSO facilities or vehicles?

In the line of duty or if the beverages are held as evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Employee Assistance Program?

To maintain confidentiality of records regarding employees affected with alcoholism Signup and view all the answers

What is required of employees who are taking drugs or controlled substances that may impair their ability to function properly?

They must notify their supervisor before reporting for duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of an employee remaining on duty while their ability to perform is impaired by any substance or medication?

The employee will be removed from duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the supervisor in situations where an employee's ability is impaired?

To determine the suitability of the employee for duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for seeking another independent observation by a supervisor of equal or higher rank?

To verify the findings of reasonable suspicion of impairment Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy regarding the use of drugs or controlled substances by employees?

Employees may use drugs or controlled substances only when lawfully prescribed by a physician, dentist, or licensed medical professional Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Employee Assistance Program?

To provide confidential assistance to employees with personal difficulties Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee's job performance remains unsatisfactory despite receiving treatment for alcohol abuse?

The employee will be disciplined according to policy Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of supervisors observing unsatisfactory job performance due to suspected alcoholism?

To direct the employee to the Employee Assistance Program Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact on an employee's job security or promotional opportunities if they seek help for alcohol abuse?

It will not be affected solely by their request for diagnosis and treatment Signup and view all the answers

Why are referrals to skilled professionals necessary in cases of suspected alcoholism?

Because supervisors lack the qualifications to properly treat or counsel employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the employee's responsibility in the Employee Assistance Program?

To comply with referral requests and cooperate with prescribed therapy Signup and view all the answers

When can employees attend meetings for the Employee Assistance Program?

On their personal time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Employee Assistance Program in cases of suspected alcoholism?

To provide support and treatment to employees with alcohol abuse problems Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Employee Self-Help

Employees are encouraged to seek help on their own before job-related problems develop.

Confidentiality

The Employee Assistance Program maintains confidentiality of records regarding employees affected by alcoholism, as permissible by law.

Alcoholic Beverages in BSO Facilities or Vehicles

Employees are not allowed to bring or store alcoholic beverages in BSO facilities or vehicles, except in the line of duty or if the beverages are held as evidence.

Drug Use

Employees are not permitted to use drugs or controlled substances except when lawfully prescribed by a physician, dentist, or licensed medical professional.
Employees taking drugs or controlled substances that may impair their ability to function properly must notify their supervisor before reporting for duty.
The supervisor may determine the suitability of the employee for duty.
Employees are not allowed to remain on duty while their ability to perform is impaired by any substance or medication.
Employees are not allowed to operate a BSO vehicle, on or off duty, while their ability to perform is impaired by any substance or medication.

Reasonable Suspicion of Impairment

If a supervisor believes an employee's ability is impaired, they may remove the employee from their duties and direct them to submit to reasonable suspicion drug testing.
The supervisor must document the observations leading to the suspicion and the actions taken.
The supervisor will ensure transportation for the employee to BSO's contracted test laboratory as soon as practical.
The supervisor will notify the respective commander regarding the reasonable suspicion and the actions taken.
The supervisor will ensure the employee who may be impaired will not be permitted to operate a vehicle.

Steroids

Steroids are synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone.
Anabolic steroids are contained within Schedule III of Florida Statutes 893.03 and are considered a violation of policy and applicable state and/or federal law.
Steroid abuse constitutes illegal behavior under Florida Statutes and federal law.

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program provides confidential assistance to employees in solving personal difficulties and/or directing employees to agencies or persons competent to deal with their particular problems.
Employees seeking help for alcohol abuse problems will not have their job security or promotional opportunities jeopardized solely by their request for diagnosis and treatment.
Supervisors observing unsatisfactory job performance, attendance, behavior, or poor health from their employee that they believe to be the result of alcoholism will direct the employee to the Employee Assistance Program.

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Description

This policy outlines the company's stance on employee self-help, confidentiality, and the use of alcoholic beverages in the workplace.