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Policy No. '''1106'''<br /> | Policy No. '''1106'''<br /> | ||
Effective Date: '''01/05/12''' <br /> | Effective Date: '''01/05/12''' <br /> | ||
Revised Date: ''' | Revised Date: '''03/15/26'''<br /> | ||
Reviewed Date: ''' | Reviewed Date: '''03/15/26'''<br /><br /> | ||
<big>'''Fitness for Duty Policy'''</big> | <big>'''Fitness for Duty Policy'''</big> | ||
== Purpose == | == Purpose == | ||
'''1.1''' To protect the employee and the campus community by requiring medical certification of fitness for duty when an employee is absent from work due to a medical condition.<br /><br /> | '''1.1''' To protect the employee and the campus community by requiring medical certification of fitness for duty when an employee is absent from work due to a medical condition or is otherwise not fit to work.<br /><br /> '''1.2''' To provide managers and supervisors with guidance and practical steps for evaluating an employee's fitness for duty when an employee is: | ||
'''1.2''' To provide managers and supervisors with guidance and practical steps for evaluating an employee's fitness for duty when an employee is: | #Demonstrates observable difficulty performing work duties safely for themselves, others, or properly, as determined by the supervisor; | ||
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#Posing an imminent and serious safety threat to self or others; or | #Posing an imminent and serious safety threat to self or others; or | ||
# | #Is being hired into or employed in a safety/health-sensitive, security-sensitive, or health care position. | ||
== Scope == | == Scope == | ||
'''2.1''' The fitness for duty policy applies to all University employees. | '''2.1''' The fitness for duty policy applies to all University employees. | ||
== Basis of the Policy == | == Basis of the Policy == | ||
'''3.1''' The University of Nebraska Medical Center is committed to providing a safe workplace and to protecting the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, visitors and University property. | '''3.1''' The University of Nebraska Medical Center is committed to providing a safe workplace and to protecting the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, visitors and University property. To maintain a safe working environment, employees must be able to perform their job duties in a safe, secure, productive, and effective manner, and remain able to do so throughout their entire work period. Employees who are not fit for duty may pose a safety risk to themselves, others, and University property. | ||
== Authorities and Administration == | == Authorities and Administration == | ||
'''4.1''' The | '''4.1''' The Assistant Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of Human Resources is responsible for the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the fitness-for-duty policy at the campus level. | ||
== Policy == | == Policy == | ||
'''5.1''' Employees' Responsibilities: | '''5.1''' Employees' Responsibilities: | ||
# | #Fit for Duty - Employees must report to work fit for duty and remain fit for duty throughout their work shift. | ||
# | #Reporting Personal Impairment - Employees must notify their manager/supervisor if they are not fit for duty. | ||
# | #Reporting Concerns About Others - Employees must notify their manager/supervisor if they observe a coworker who may be unfit for duty. If the concern involves the supervisor, employees may contact an upper-level manager or Human Resources – Employee Relations at 402-559-4371 or 402-559-1237 or [mailto:Employeerelations@unmc.edu employeerelations@unmc.edu]. | ||
#Prospective employees | #Pre-Employment Fitness Requirements - Prospective employees for safety/health-sensitive, security-sensitive, or health care positions must pass a pre-employment fitness for duty test/physical test. Offers of employment will be rescinded if the candidate fails the fitness test or tests positive for drugs. | ||
#Employees | #Drug Testing - Employees pass a drug test when there is reasonable suspicion of impairment. Failure or refusal to take the test may result in corrective and disciplinary action up to and including separation. | ||
# | #Return from Medical Leave - Employees returning from a medical leave (or 5 or more consecutive sick leave days) are required to provide a medical provider’s note confirming fitness to return to work. A [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/fit-for-duty-certification.pdf Fit-for-Duty Form] may be provided to the employee by Human Resources – Employee Relations. Failure to submit the provider’s note may delay the return to work and may result in disciplinary action. | ||
'''5.2''' Managers/Supervisors' Responsibilities: | '''5.2''' Managers/Supervisors' Responsibilities: | ||
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# | # Monitoring Employees - Observe and document the attendance, performance, and behavior of employees they supervise. | ||
# | # Responding to Fitness-For-Duty Concerns - Follow established policy and procedures when circumstances or information indicate that an employee may be unfit for duty. [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/forms/emp-rel/fit-for-duty-observation-checklist.pdf Fit-for-Duty Observation Checklist], UNMC Reasonable Suspicion of Impairment Determination and Testing Guidelines. | ||
# | # Consistency and Privacy - Apply Fitness-for-Duty procedures in a fair and consistent manner, while respecting employee privacy and the confidentiality of medical information as defined in Neb. Statute 48-1906. | ||
# Return from Medical Leave - Coordinate with Human Resources – Employee Relations when an employee is returning from medical leave. | |||
==Notice of Non-Discrimination== | ==Notice of Non-Discrimination== | ||
Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. | Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. | ||
== Additional Information == | == Additional Information == | ||
For additional information, please review [https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/procedures1106.pdf Procedures # 1106 – Fitness for Duty]. For clarification and/or questions please contact Employee Relations representatives at 402-559-4371 or 402-559-1237 or [mailto:Employeerelations@unmc.edu employeerelations@unmc.edu]. | |||
This page maintained by [mailto:mhurlocker@unmc.edu mh]. | This page maintained by [mailto:mhurlocker@unmc.edu mh]. | ||