DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Drug Free Workplace

Dear Employee:

This information is provided to all Stony Brook University employees to ensure that the University remains in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. All employees must adhere to the following University policy as a condition of employment:

• The unlawful use, possession, manufacture, dispensation, or distribution of a controlled substance* in all Stony Brook University work locations is prohibited.

• Employees who unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance will be subject to disciplinary procedures consistent with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.  Penalties sought may include termination.

• Any illegal activity involving drugs or alcohol on the campus grounds is considered misconduct.

• Employees must notify their supervisor of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace or at a worksite no later than 5 days after the conviction.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for any employee who wishes to seek confidential assistance in dealing with drug and/or alcohol related problems.  Please call EAP at (631) 632-6085 for information.

Questions about this policy should be directed to the office of Human Resource Services.

State and Research employees on West Campus, in the School of Medicine, and in the Schools of Health Sciences Center, and Stony Brook Southampton and Manhattan locations should contact Human Resource Services at 631-632-6151.

University Hospital employees should call Hospital Human Resources at 631-444-4700.

Employees of the Long Island State Veterans Home should call Human Resources at 631-444-8617.

 

Sincerely,

Lynn Johnson
Vice President, Human Resource Services
West Campus/HSC/SOM
Southampton

Colette Brown
Chief Human Resources Officer
Stony Brook University Hospital

Denise Muscarella
Director of Human Resources
Long Island State Veterans Home

 

*The term “controlled substance” means a controlled substance in Schedules I – V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 USC 312)