§ 2-229.10. Reporting violation of the policy.

(a) It is the obligation of every employee of the city to report violations of the city's drug and alcohol abuse policies. Failure to report may subject employees to discipline up to and including discharge.

(b) Any employee who in good faith, based upon reasonable suspicion or observation, reports an alleged violation of these policies, or any supervisory or managerial employee who investigates or takes action in good faith based on reasonable suspicion or observation shall not be harassed, retaliated against, or discriminated against in any manner for making reports, participating in the investigation or because of any reasonable action he takes as a result of the investigation.

(c) Bad faith claims. Any knowingly false reporting of a violation of the policies set forth herein shall subject the employee to immediate termination.

(Ord. No. 2001-08, § 1, 6-19-01)

Section 2-229 is subject to applicable law and all action taken by members of management hereunder must obtain approval from the human resources director to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.

(Ord. No. 2001-08, § 1, 6-19-01)