* 1. The drug and alcohol policy covers all East American Inc. employees including CDL Drivers who fall under 49 CFR, Parts 382 of the U. S. Department of Transportation
2. An illegal drug is:
Drugs or controlled substances of which the possession or use of is unlawful
Drugs or controlled substances which are legally obtained but which have been obtained illegally
Prescribed drugs not being used for prescribed purposes or in a prescribed manner.
3. The manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, sale or use of illegal drugs by East American Inc's employees on or off the company premises is prohibited.
4. The use, possession, sale or distribution of alcohol, or being under the influence of alcohol on company premises or customer premises is prohibited.
5. All employees are required to undergo drug testing for: pre-employment, random selection, post accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow up testing. All employees are required to undergo alcohol testing under circumstances of post accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow up.
6. East American Inc. will pay all fees for pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion testing.
7. Any employee testing positive for drugs and/or alcohol and who is continuing employment at East American Inc is responsible for fees for any additional testing and for the fees for any required rehabilitation which are not covered by East American Inc's insurance provider. the employer is not responsible for the fees for any additional testing or rehabilitation for employees who are terminated.
8. Any employee who has been informed that he/she has tested positive for drugs and/or alcohol who performs any safety sensitive function for East American Inc is terminated from the moment they begin to drive or perform the function.
9. Whether an employee who tests positive will be terminated or suspended from duty without pay until he/she has undergone rehabilitation is at the sole discretion of the employer.
10. Any employee who refuses to take his/her drug and/or alcohol test will be terminated. A refusal may consist of not proceeding to the testing site in a timely manner, not cooperating during the collection process, or any attempt at adulteration of the testing samples.
11.All employees must sign approval forms agreeing to the testing and authorizing the release or test results to East American Inc's personnel representative and higher management.
12. For CDL drivers, drug testing may require the provision of urine or any sample designated under U. S. Department of Transportation regulations. For other employees drug testing my require the provision of any sample which is considered standard in the drug and alcohol testing industry.
13. Alcohol testing requires breathing into a breathalyzer or a saliva test or any other method designated under 49CFR, Parts 382 and 655 of the U. S. Department of Transportation.
14. East American Inc has a zero tolerance for alcohol use. Thus, the alcohol limits and consequences are:
.02 to .04 - 24 hours suspension without pay
.04 or higher - suspension without pay with a termination option at the sole discretion of the employer
15. Any employee testing .02 to .04 will be suspended from duty for the first offense. At his/her own expense, the employee will be required to have a return-to-duty alcohol test with negative result before returning to duty. Such an incident will serve as the same as written notice and the second occurrence will have the same consequences as a .04 or higher reading.
16. I understand that under East American Inc's policy, I may be tested at any time for drug and/or alcohol abuse whether the tests and/or circumstances is listed under Department of Transportation regulation or not. I understand that the procedures for such tests will follow the standard procedures in the drug and alcohol testing industry.
17. This drug and alcohol policy is implemented for the safety of the general public and for the safety of East American Inc's employees and clients.
18. I have been given the opportunity to read East American Inc's drug and alcohol policies and procedures. I have also been given the opportunity to ask questions and have received sufficient answers about East American Inc's policies and procedures on drug and alcohol abuse.
19. Information on this drug and alcohol program is available from the staff at the drug and alcohol consortium or through the designated representatives of East American Inc this signature certifies that I am aware compliance with this policy is condition of employment at East American Inc and I agree to abide by East American Inc's drug and alcohol policy.
20. If employee leaves East American Inc on their own terms within six (6) months they will be responsible for reimbursing East American Inc the cost for the Drug Screening. This cost is roughly $100.00 for a Drug Screening Test.
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* In consideration of my employment, I agree to conform to the rules and regulations of this facility. I understand that my employment can be terminated at any time and for any reason, at the option of either the facility or myself. I understand that no one has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing, except for a written employment agreement signed by an administrative representative of this facility. I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application (and accompanying resume, if any) is true and complete. I understand that any false or misleading representations or omissions may disqualify me from further consideration of employment and will result in discharge even if discovered at a later date. I also understand any offer of employment is conditioned upon results of post-offer medical examination which includes a drug screening. I hereby authorize persons, schools, my current employer (if applicable) and previous employers and organizations named in this application (and accompanying resume, if any, to provide this facility and all affiliates with any relevant information regarding an employment decision, and I release all such persons from any liability regarding the provision or use of such information. East American Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. No person shall be discriminated against on account of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability or status as a veteran or any other unlawful basis.
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