Appendix 6: DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT

It is the policy of Whittier College to maintain a drug free workplace. As part of the omnibus drug legislation enacted November 18, 1988, Congress passed the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D). The new law requires that we notify our employees that it is unlawful to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use any controlled substance (drugs) in the workplace.

Controlled substances are those defined in schedules I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812), and as further defined in regulation 21 CFR 1308.11 - 13085.15. Controlled substances include, but are not limited to, such substances as marijuana, herion, cocaine, LSD, and amphetamines.

As a condition of employment, all employees of Whittier College (including those working on covered grants and contracts) will be required to:

1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and

2. Notify Whittier College of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace, no later than five days after such conviction.

Any violation of this law by an employee may be cause for disciplinary action up to and including discharge from employment or the employee may be required to participate satisfactorily 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.