Alcohol, Drug, & Tobacco Policy

Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Policy

  • It is the policy of Pool Professionals of the Carolinas and Associates to provide employees with a working environment free of problems associated with substance abuse. Accordingly, employees are prohibited from engaging in the following conduct: (1) the illegal use of drugs, whether on or off duty; (2) reporting to work under the influence of alcohol or the use of alcohol on duty; (3) the abuse of alcohol off duty which adversely affects the employee 's job performance; and (4) any off duty conduct related to the illegal use or possession of drugs or abuse of alcohol which reflects adversely on the reputation of Pool Professionals of the Carolinas and Associates in the community. Employees who engage in the prohibited conduct identified above, or who engage in conduct that is inconsistent with the spirit of this Policy, will receive discipline, up to and including termination of employment.

      In order to effectuate this Substance Abuse Policy, Pool Professionals of the Carolinas and Associates may, in its sole discretion, require employees to submit to substance abuse testing upon request. Failure to submit to a substance abuse test when requested by a supervisor or alteration or attempted alteration of a sample submitted for substance abuse testing will result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment. In addition, each employee, as a condition of continued employment, shall submit to a drug and alcohol test if there is cause to believe that the employee is engaging in prohibited conduct. "Cause" includes, but is not limited to, involvement in an accident; engaging in conduct in violation of Company policy; violence; conduct exhibiting less than total consciousness or self-control; difficulty performing normal tasks; exhibiting the odor of alcohol or marijuana; being involved in any occurrence which requires further investigation in Pool Professionals of the Carolinas and Associates' discretion; or any unusual appearance or behavior.

      Any employee who is arrested for conduct related to the illegal use or possession of drugs or the abuse of alcohol must immediately notify his or her supervisor of the arrest. Failure to so notify a supervisor will result in immediate discipline, up to and including termination of employment.

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