In this section, you’ll find information about the university's drug- and smoke-free workplace policies plus information and resources about violence and disruptive behavior in the workplace.
In this section, you’ll find information about the university's drug- and smoke-free workplace policies plus information and resources about violence and disruptive behavior in the workplace.
Drug testing is required for certain types of positions at the University of Michigan (i.e.; law enforcement, CDL drivers). Pre-employment drug testing is also a requirement of Michigan Medicine for all selected candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/appointment, and may use a third party administrator to conduct the drug screening.
The University of Michigan provides a drug-free workplace and environment. The university prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of any controlled substance in the workplace. The term "controlled substance" means a controlled substance in schedules I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and refers to all illegal drugs and to legal drugs used without a physician's order. It does not prohibit taking prescribed medication under the direction of a physician. Those individuals who are found to be in violation of this policy are engaged in serious misconduct and subject to disciplinary action.
All university faculty and staff members will, as a condition of their employment, abide by the terms of this statement. In addition, those faculty and staff members engaged in the performance of a federal grant or contract will notify their university supervisor or department head of any criminal drug statute conviction in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction. The supervisor will then inform the Office of the General Counsel.
The university has long recognized that a faculty or staff member who has a drug problem may be rehabilitated. The university has established programs to assist those with drug problems and encourages individuals to seek help. Individuals may contact the Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office at (734) 936-8660 or the Michigan Medicine Employee Assistance Program at (734) 763-5409 to seek a confidential evaluation and opportunity for rehabilitation for any type of drug problem.
The University of Michigan is a smoke-free university. For more information, visit the Smoke Free University website.
All university community members share the responsibility to maintain a climate of behavior that discourages violence, aggression or bullying behavior. Incidents of violence in the workplace are considered to be serious misconduct and will not be tolerated.
Bullying behavior is defined as a persistent pattern of negative behavior based upon a real or perceived power imbalance which belittles another member of the unit.
Acts of violence and aggression include verbal or physical actions that are intended to create fear or apprehension of bodily harm or threaten the safety of others in our workplace. This could include actions by any member of the university community as well as incidents in personal lives that could affect the workplace.
Report any such acts of violence to your supervisor and/or department head; Staff HR Services at (734) 763-2387; Health System HR Services at (734) 647-2385; or the Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO) at (734) 936-8660.
In the case of an emergency, contact the University of Michigan Police Department at 911 or (734) 763-1131 or text 377911.
For more information regarding violence in the workplace, visit the university's Abuse Hurts website.