QualityPro Qualifications

A QualityPro Companies must adhere to the following with regard to all current and prospective employees, except for the testing provision, which applies to prospective employees only:

1. Employers must adopt, implement, and enforce a written drug-free workplace policy that includes:
   • A statement that it is the company's intent to provide a drug-free, healthful, safe, and secure work environment.
   • Consistent with applicable state and federal regulations, QualityPro Companies must conduct pre-employment drug testing for all employees.
   • A statement prohibiting the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, sale, possession, or use of illegal drugs, or controlled substances; or the unauthorized use of alcohol on company premises, while on company business, or while driving a company vehicle.
   • A statement requiring employees to immediately notify management if they are arrested or convicted of any drug or alcohol-related offense. (Employers should seek professional advice to determine how best to handle a report of this nature.)
   • A statement that any illegal substances found will be confiscated and turned over to the appropriate law enforcement agency and may result in criminal prosecution.
   • A statement specifying the consequences of violating the drug-free workplace policy, including, but not limited to the following: Employees with the presence of drugs or alcohol in their system that, in the company's opinion, impairs judgment, performance, or behavior while on company business will be subject to corrective measures up to and including termination.
   • A statement requiring employees to notify management of the use of any prescribed medication that may impair the employee's judgment, driving ability, performance, or behavior.
   • If pre- or post-employment testing will be conducted, a statement outlining the conditions under which testing will occur and the consequences of a positive test.
   • A statement requiring employees to report to management any suspected job-related drug or alcohol abuse by any co-worker or manager.
2. Employers must comply with any applicable state or federal drug-free workplace provisions including, but not limited to, those related to restricting or requiring testing, employee notification, the use of a medical review officer, counseling or employee assistance program (EAP) requirements, drug-free awareness training, confidentiality of test results, or the requirement to make a reasonable accommodation for rehabilitation.
3. If an employer is covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or another state regulation related to disabilities, it must comply with the applicable provisions as they relate to drug and alcohol testing, reasonable accommodations, and pre-employment inquiries.

A model Drug-Free Workplace Policy will be included in your QualityPro Resource Manual.