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Kittitas County -Local 792 January 1, 2016 -December 31, 2018 ARTICLE XX -TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT 20.1 Temporary employees, including summer help, will be hired by the Employer as needed. The work may include but not limited to flag persons, scale persons, engineering personnel (both technical and non-technical) and equipment operation. The temporary employees will work as directed by the Employer. The Employer will not place a temporary employee on a job that will displace a regular employee from work. All full time temporary appointments shall not exceed six (6) months duration in a twelve (12) month period. The use of inmates will be limited to equipment/shop clean-up and minimal grounds maintenance. ARTICLE XXI -DRUG TESTING 21.1 Purpose: The Employer has a strong commitment to provide a safe work environment for its employees and to establish programs promoting high standards of employee health and safety. Consistent with that commitment, this Agreement establishes prohibitions regarding alcohol and controlled substances and the right of the Employer to screen or test employees to determine the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances. This is also in compliance with federal regulations regarding employees who possess a CDL as a condition of employment. 21.2 Prohibition Regarding Alcohol and/or Controlled Substances: A. The unauthorized use, sale, transfer or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances and/or 'mood altering' substances (except the possession or use of prescribed medication, verifiable by a current, properly issued prescription) during work hours (including meal and rest periods), on County property, in County vehicles, or in personal vehicles while conducting County business is prohibited. Violation of this section of the Agreement is just and sufficient cause for immediate discharge. B. Reporting for work or becoming intoxicated during working hours through the use of alcohol, drugs (including prescribed medication), controlled substances and/or "mood altering" substances is prohibited. Violation of this section of the Agreement will result in disciplinary action which may include discharge. C. An employee utilizing prescribed and/or "over-the-counter" medication(s) that could adversely affect job safety or performance must immediately report that fact to the employee's supervisor. Knowledge of cautions and warnings printed on the medication container label are the sole responsibility of the employee. In the event the employee does notify the Employer prior to, or immediately upon reporting to work, of the fact that such medication is being taken or will be taken, but does not immediately submit a physician's release, the Employer may determine that the effects of any over-the-counter or prescribed medication may, under the circumstances, impair the employee's ability to safely, properly, and effectively perform the employee's duties and may decline to permit the employee to work until the effects of the medication subside to an acceptable level. The Employer may also find alternate suitable assignments, including those within the bargaining unit that do not pose a risk to the employee and/or others. 18