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Help! Will I get Fired?

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bri2u2002

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I work Part-time at a library in Evanston illinois. In July I had taken my prescribed Vicodin as prescribed.

The Director thought I was impaired and took me too the hospital. I was actually having 'heat stroke'. The physician only mentioned a blood test and there was no mention of a drug test. No piss cup etc.

I'm needle- phobe so I declined the blood test. 10 days later I had a meeting with Union Steward, my Supervisor and Director.

Since I didn't take the blood test it constitutes a positive drug test. I was directed to Employee Assistance Program. They sent me to Rehab and I took FMLA. Passed all drug tests etc and started working again.

Last Sunday I went to work and she took me to the ER again for a Drug test because she thought I was 'impaired' I passed the test because my scripts are legit and I don't abuse them. Now I'm facing another 'disciplinary' Two official and one verbal for being late.

I've worked there for nine years and I'm part of the union. They reinstated me but I have dsicplinary coming. I'm scared. Any help/advice.

Thanks
Brian
 
File your own complaint alleging that they are harassing you. Did you have any positive drug tests at all when you went to rehab? If not then they have no business treating you like you are on illegal drugs.
 
Well, I didn't take one so I didn't fail it. It wasn't offered

I declined a blood test but 'drug test' never mentioned or piss cup etc. I didn't know refusing blood test was a 'drug test'. That to them constitutes a positive.

I'm only part time so I'm expendable etc. Need advice bad?
 
I don't know, sorry. It seems to me if you are on legal, prescribed medication, they have no grounds to fire you. But what constitutes impairment? Are you acting strangely or failing to perform your job duties? Why is the vicodin prescribed? Is it long-term (unusual for vicodin)? If short-term you could take leave until you no longer need medication. You don't have to answer any of these questions for me, just trying to help you think this through.
 
you should of been made aware of this stipulation somewhere in the hiring process it seems, for it to hold any weight, you must of had to of agreed at a point..?

these policies should be available to you, and other employees.
i mean, this is a detrimental repercussion to an agreement as far your stay of employment is concerned.
~kind of a big deal...
 
Sounds like your director is bullying you. I feel your pain, this is such a shitty experience in the workplace. Just contest these bogus claims and hopefully you'll be alright.
 
^
yeah good advice.
i don't think that they can fire you for this,,,
but aren't expecting you to know any better, or try to.

id start looking for a different job though, as id be expecting to be watched, and criticized hard for any possible common slip ups at work; no matter how big or small, especially small.

or~
prove them wrong by continuing to do the wright thing, consistently.
that would be the best revenge, and/or choice.


;)
 
Let your union rep help you out. It sounds like they are harassing you. If you retain your job, make a habit of documenting incidents/comments. Keep your rep in the loop and it will help you if this happens again. If you get the boot, learn from the experience and start fresh somewhere else.
 
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