5-10-004 Prohibited Conduct
(1) The Tribe strictly prohibits employees from engaging in the following conduct:
(a) While on the job, the use, possession, sale, or distribution of illegal drugs, marijuana, or alcohol, or the illegal use, possession, sale or distribution of legal drugs (including medications), while conducting Tribal business in any location or in a Tribal vehicle or vessel.
(b) While on the job, being under the influence of illegal drugs, marijuana, prescription medication not prescribed for the employee, alcohol, or any medication (including over-the-counter medications) if that medication interferes with the employee’s ability to perform his/her job duties.
(c) While off the job, the use, sale, purchase, manufacture, distribution, dispensation, or possession of illegal drugs or the illegal use, sale, purchase, manufacture, distribution, dispensation, or possession of legal drugs (including medications).
(d) While off the job, the use, sale, purchase, manufacture, distribution, or dispensation, of alcohol or marijuana, when such activity adversely affects the employee’s on-the-job performance, behavior, or the Tribe’s reputation. The Tribe may prohibit off the job use of marijuana or alcohol for certain positions as determined by the Tribe. All positions with such restrictions will be noted specifically in the job description for each position it impacts.
(2) Exception: Prescription and over-the-counter drugs are not prohibited when taken in standard dosage and/or according to a physician’s prescription. Any employee taking prescribed or over-the-counter medications will be responsible for consulting the prescribing physician and/or pharmacist to ascertain whether the medication may interfere with safe performance of his/her job. If the use of a medication could compromise the safety of the employee, fellow employees or the public, it is the employee’s responsibility to use appropriate personnel procedures (e.g., calling your supervisor or discussing the matter with Human Resources) to avoid unsafe workplace practices. In addition, please be advised that all employees are expected to perform their job duties. If an employee’s use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with his/her ability to perform the essential functions of his/her job, it is the employee’s responsibility to discuss this with his/her supervisor or Human Resources. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken if job performance deteriorates and/or accidents occur. [Res. 2022-10-016 § 1, 2022.]