§ 2-286. Split specimen drug analysis.

An employee who tests positive for drugs may request that the split specimen be analyzed at their expense.

(a)

Split specimen drug analysis procedure.

(1)

An employee requesting a split specimen drug analysis must submit the request in writing to the human resources director or EHN within seventy-two (72) hours of the employee's notification of the original positive test results using form DA5—request for second drug analysis of split specimen.

(2)

While awaiting results of the split specimen drug analysis, the employee will not be allowed to return to work, however, the employee will be placed on leave without pay until the results are received.

(3)

If the results are negative, the city will reimburse the employee for the documented expenses limited to the following: the cost of the test and time lost as a result of the false positive results (paid leave).

(Ord. No. 2008-O-011, § VII, 1-7-08)