Title
Resolution amending Section 10.8, Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace, in the Employee Policies and Procedures Manual.
Staff Summary
• Lake County Employees are expected and required to report to work on time and in appropriate mental and physical condition for work.
• A provision was added to the section 10.8 Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace policy addressing Prescription Medications.
• The policy reflects updates to the Drug and Alcohol Testing and Discipline and Remedies sections, and minor grammatical changes throughout the document.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lake County is committed to protecting the safety, health, and wellbeing of all employees and other individuals in our workplace, and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to add a provision to the policy to address Prescription Medications, and
WHEREAS, the policy reflects updates to the Drug and Alcohol Testing and Discipline and Remedies sections in addition to minor grammatical changes through the document, and
WHEREAS, Lake County has established a drug free workplace program that balances our respect for individuals with the need to maintain an alcohol and drug free environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Lake County Employee Policies and Procedures Manual Section 10.8 Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace policy be adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this policy reflects the County’s intent and obligation to provide an alcohol and drug-free, healthful, safe and secure work environment.
Dated, in Waukegan, Illinois, on June 9, 2020.