Drug-Free Workplace
Calista Corporation recognizes that alcohol and drug abuse in the work place has become a major concern. The object of Calista’s Alcohol and Drug Policy is to provide a safe, healthy and productive work place for all employees, to comply with federal and state health and safety regulations, and to prevent accidents. All employees of Calista Corporation and its subsidiaries, whether temporary, contract, regular, part-time or full-time, are subject to this policy.
The use, possession, sale, transfer, purchase or being under the influence of intoxicating liquor, illegal drugs or other intoxicants by employees at any time on company premises or while on company business is prohibited. The illegal use of any drug, narcotic or controlled substance is prohibited. Employees must not report for duty or be on company property while under the influence of, or have in their possession while on company property, any intoxicating liquor, marijuana or illegally obtained drug, narcotic or other illegal substance. Such incidents will also be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Violation of these provisions will result in termination.
Where permitted by law, applicants for employment will be subject to drug tests. Applicants for transfers within other subsidiaries or joint ventures of the Calista Corporation will also be tested.
Employees are prohibited from reporting to work under the influence of drugs. When there is a good reason to believe employees at work are impaired by drugs, they will be relieved of their duties and subject to drug testing, where permitted by law, at a testing facility designated by Calista Corporation. Reasons for believing employees are impaired by drugs are physical evidence, observations or events which relate to the individual’s fitness to perform safely on the job. They include; but are not limited to, slurred speech, erratic behavior, lack of balance, preventable accidents or decline in work performance. Refusal to be tested will result in termination.
A certified laboratory will do all drug testing, and a chain of custody procedures will be followed. All positive tests will be confirmed by re-testing. Incidents of drug testing and the results are confidential. They will not be released without the consent of the individual being tested or unless required by a court of law.
Situations where individuals are tested and fail to pass the drug test will be considered serious violations of the Calista Corporation’s Alcohol and Drug Policy. Applicants and transferees in this category will have their job offers rescinded. Employees face disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Working or driving a Calista Corporation vehicle under the influence of alcohol is prohibited and employees violating the rule will be subject to discipline up to and including termination. Using, possessing or being under the influence of alcohol while on Calista Corporation property but not working, such as in “camp” or at a meeting is also prohibited unless specific permission has been granted by management.
The testing provision contained in the drug policy will also be used, when there is good reason, for the testing of blood for alcohol use.
Employees with drug or alcohol problems are encouraged to seek help from a rehabilitation program before they come into direct violation of company policy. There are medical and social organizations within the community providing such programs.
It may be necessary to modify this drug policy and it’s procedures in the future as experience is gained with the program.
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