Drug-Free Workplace

The manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, sale, consumption or use of alcohol, illegal drugs or controlled substances is prohibited on Fund premises or while on Fund business, except that alcohol may be served and consumed at Fund-sponsored events that are authorized and approved by the Fund in advance. The Fund also prohibits you from being under the influence of, or impaired by, the use of illegal drugs or alcohol at such times.

You are permitted to work while using prescription drugs only: 

•  when they are being used as prescribed by a licensed physician; 

•  if they do not prevent you from performing the essential functions of your job; and 

•  if they do not present a direct threat to your health or safety or the health and safety of your coworkers or others in the workplace.

If you use medication which might affect your job performance, you should notify your supervisor. Failure to comply with this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

The Federal Drug Free Workplace Act requires that employees who are convicted of controlled substance related violations on Fund premises or while on Fund business (including guilty or no contest pleas) report such convictions or pleas to the Fund within five (5) days. The report must be made in writing to the Director of Fiscal & Administrative Services.

Any employee experiencing problems with drug abuse is encouraged to voluntarily seek counseling and assistance. Requests for assistance should be made to the Director of Fiscal & Administrative Services. Such requests for assistance are treated as confidential. Depending on the ability of the employee to perform the normal work of his or her position, the employee may be allowed to continue to work during the counseling-rehabilitation period, or may be required to take an unpaid leave of absence.

Issue Date: July 1, 1996