Drug-Free Workplace

Policy

The university prohibits the unlawful manufacture, use, dispensing, possession, or distribution of controlled substances by any employee, student, volunteer, or other individual participating in the university workplace (collectively referred to in this policy as “workforce participant(s)”).

As a condition of employment or participation in the university workplace, BYU–Hawaii requires all workforce participants to abide by this BYU–Hawaii Drug-Free Workplace policy. In addition, all workforce participants are required to adhere to the more restrictive prohibitions of the CES Honor Code (“Honor Code”) and to the university’s Drug-Free School policy.

If there is a conflict between this policy and the Honor Code, the Honor Code will be the controlling document.

Implementation

1.1 Notification and Requirements

All workforce participants at the university will receive a copy of the Drug-Free Workplace policy at least annually.

Any workforce participant at the university convicted of violating a criminal drug statute inside OR outside of the workplace must notify Human Resources, in writing, no later than five calendar days after the conviction.

If any workforce participant violates this policy, Human Resources, in consultation with the appropriate unit management and within 30 days of receiving notification of a conviction, will take appropriate personnel action against the individual, up to and including termination of employment, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794), as amended.

Other disclosures associated with the university’s drug-free workplace responsibilities are available in the annual campus security report available at https://security.byuh.edu/reports and click on the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report tab.

1.2 Drug Prevention Assistance

In an effort to deter drug abuse, the university has given responsibility for assisting employees with abuse issues to Human Resources. For individual assistance, please visit the Human Resources office in the Lorenzo Snow Administration Building, call (808) 675-3713, or email at hrs@byuh.edu.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offered through Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators, provides personnel with confidential assistance related to substance abuse, mental health, goal achievement, and more. Personnel can seek assistance from EAP by calling 1-844-280-9629 or visiting https://www.carelonwellbeing.com/myeaphelper.

Disclaimer

The policies on this website (including any university procedures, processes, benefits, courses of conduct, or oral or written statements arising from or related to these policies) do not constitute any legally enforceable contract, obligation, or liability on the part of the university, except to the extent that they are incorporated by reference into a written agreement signed by an authorized university official. These policies do not alter the “at-will” employment status of any university employee hired on an “at-will” basis. The university reserves the right to interpret, revise, or withdraw these policies at any time and at its sole discretion.