Substance Abuse in the Workplace
The commonwealth is a "Drug Free Workplace" which encompasses both the use of drugs and alcohol. Commonwealth policy prohibits:
- The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of alcohol and other controlled substances by a state employee, either while on duty or in any commonwealth workplace. Find more information on
criminal conduct here.
- Reporting to work or remaining at work in an unfit condition as a result of alcohol or other drugs.
Such conduct may subject the employee to appropriate
discipline, up to and including termination.
Substance-Free Workplace Brochure
Policies
Related Programs
Contact Us
OA-Workplace Support is available to assist and can be contacted at 717.787.8575 or
ra-workplacesupportservices@pa.gov.