Drug Free Workplace

Updated 2/27/13

The unlawful use, distribution, dispensation, manufacture, possession and/or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at Eckerd College.

As a condition of employment, each employee must abide by this policy.

Employees must notify the College of any drug conviction no later than 5 days after the conviction.

Eckerd College may be required by contractual requirements, to notify a federal contracting or granting agency or office of any employee's drug conviction within 10 days after receiving notice.

A convicted employee, at minimum, will be required to participate in an appropriate rehabilitation program through the College's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Eckerd College will facilitate a convicted employee's identification of and enrollment in an appropriate rehabilitation program.

The College will provide continuing drug awareness programs for employees.