Employee Notification of Drug-Related Convictions

In accordance with the mandates of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, and as a condition of employment at Piedmont, all employees will abide by the terms of this statement and must notify their supervisor of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace, no later than five days after such conviction. If the employee is a recipient of Title IV funds, the Piedmont University Office of Financial Aid must be notified immediately. Failure to make the required notification within the five-day time limit may result in disciplinary action.

Within 30 calendar days of receiving notice of a conviction, the person notified above shall consult with the Human Resources Department for possible appropriate personnel action against the employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; who shall require the employee to participate successfully, and provide evidence of such participation, in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state, or local health, law enforcement or other appropriate agency.