Restoration Agreement
All associates are eligible to participate in the Restoration Agreement?
False
Drug testing is required for all new hires and rehires as part of the pre-employment process.
True
What happens if an associate receives a negative test result?
They are released from further action under this policy, but may still be subject to actions under other applicable policies.
What are associates prohibited from doing while awaiting the results of a drug or alcohol screen?
They are prohibited from operating any vehicle owned or leased by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
How long are associates subject to follow-up drug/alcohol testing if they are in a Falvmmichi Apesa (Restoration Agreement)?
One year
Which associates are NOT eligible to participate in the Restoration Agreement?
Associates who have not completed their Introductory Period, temporary associates, Per Required Need (PRN) associates, and those in positions with licensure requirements or health/safety concerns.
Under which circumstances does the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma require associates to submit to drug testing?
Pre-employment, Follow-up, Post-Accident, For-Cause, and Random.
What documentation must associates provide to the third-party laboratory if they have a prescription?
Their valid prescription
Will associates lose pay or accrued leave while waiting for a pending test result?
No
If an associate is terminated for violating this policy, how long must they wait before they are eligible for rehire?
Six (6) months
Associates in the Restoration Agreement are allowed to perform safety-sensitive job duties.
False
What is the basis for For-Cause drug/alcohol testing?
Apparent workplace use, possession, or impairment.
What is the consequence if an associate fails to provide prescription documentation by the requested date?
The test will be considered positive.
What restriction is placed on associates in safety-sensitive positions who receive a pending test result?
They are not allowed to perform safety-sensitive job duties until the test result has been confirmed negative.
True or False: An associate who has already completed a Falvmmichi Apesa (Restoration Agreement) may be given a subsequent opportunity to participate in it again.
True
Does completing or currently participating in a treatment/rehabilitation program negatively impact future employment opportunities for associates?
No
For For-Cause testing, how many individuals’ observations are required to determine an associate's impairment?
Two individuals
What should a supervisor/manager do if an impaired associate is unable to arrange for safe transportation home?
They should contact Security and/or Tribal Police for assistance.
If an associate has a pending test result, what actions can a supervisor/manager and HR take regarding the associate's work status?
They may temporarily transfer the associate to a different position, assign different duties, permit them to take leave, or suspend them until the test result is confirmed.
Within how many days must associates notify HR of any arrest, charge, or conviction for a drug or alcohol law violation?
Within five (5) days from the date of the arrest, charge, or conviction.
What must divisional leadership provide if an associate cannot participate in the Restoration Agreement due to licensure or safety concerns?
Written justification to HR.
What must an associate complete if they wish to make a self-declaration of drug/alcohol use before testing?
They must complete and sign a Self-Declaration Form, admitting to the substance(s) used.
Who is responsible for determining the "instant screen" and "confirmation" levels in drug testing?
Rapid Results is responsible for "instant screen" levels, and the third-party laboratory is responsible for "confirmation" levels.
What is a "pending" test result, and what steps are taken when one is identified?
A positive result on an instant screen, which is then sent to a third-party laboratory for confirmation
For the purpose of this policy, who identifies safety-sensitive positions?
Choctaw Nation Occupational Health and Safety (CNOSH) Department