41 • Notify employees that compliance with the policy is a condition of employment on such grant or contract and that employees must abide by the terms of the policy statement. The policy statement includes the requirement that employees notify the Company of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction. • Notify the granting or contracting agency within 10 days after learning of a criminal drug statute conviction. • Impose a sanction as required under this act on employees who are so convicted. • Establish a program of drug-free awareness, informing employees about the organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug-abuse violations, the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, and any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and assistance programs. • Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of these requirements. Americans with Disabilities Act In addition to complying with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company must comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Individuals who currently use drugs illegally are not individuals with disabilities protected under the ADA when an employer takes action because of their continued use of drugs. This includes people who use prescription drugs illegally as well as those who use illegal drugs. However, people who have been rehabilitated and do not currently use drugs illegally, or who are in the process of completing a rehabilitation program, may be protected by the ADA. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Company, in compliance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, has adopted the following policy that must be adhered to as a condition of employment: • The unlawful use, possession, manufacture, dispensation, or distribution of controlled substances in all work locations is prohibited. • Any employees convicted of a criminal drug statute violation occurring in the workplace must notify their Manager of the conviction within five days after the conviction. As required by the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company must inform contracting or granting agencies of such convictions within 10 days after receiving notification or otherwise receiving notice of a conviction. • Upon receiving such notification, the Company, in conjunction with the location concerned, will take all steps necessary to assure the proper conduct of sponsored projects and programs. If a decision is reached to allow the affected individual to continue employment with the Company, the individual must participate in and satisfactorily complete an approved drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program. The Company will evaluate its obligations in accordance with state and other applicable laws where required, on a case by case basis. 8.3 Face Masks in the Workplace New England Security is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. We have implemented this policy to protect you, your coworkers, and your families from the spread of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the World Health Organization (WHO) have found that wearing face masks can help prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially when social or physical distancing cannot be accomplished and in areas of significant community spread. This is especially true for individuals who are not fully vaccinated and individuals with immunocompromising conditions who remain at risk for COVID-19 infection after vaccination. New England Security will enforce mask mandates that are ordered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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