27 Alcohol, Tobacco, Opioids, and other Drug Awareness Frederick Community College is committed to an alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free learning and working environment. Frederick Community College adheres to the responsibilities set forth in applicable local, state, and federal laws. All members of the College community, visitors, guests, and volunteers are required to comply with the Alcohol, Tobacco, Opioid, and Other Drug Use and Awareness Policy and Procedures (ATODA). The manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of illegal drugs or controlled substances, and the abuse or unauthorized use of alcohol by anyone on College premises, at any College-sponsored activities, or in College vehicles is prohibited. These violations may result in disciplinary action, which could include criminal prosecution. Vaping and the use of all tobacco products is prohibited on College premises by any member of the College community, visitor, or guest, with the exception of most parking lots. Vaping and the use of tobacco products is not permitted in the Children’s Center parking lot. Vaping and the use of all tobacco products is prohibited in College vehicles (including leased vehicles) at all times. For eligible employees and their families, the College provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers a comprehensive set of support services and resources paid for by the College. Disability Accommodation The College is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable federal, state and local laws by ensuring equal opportunity in employment of qualified persons with disabilities. The College provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with these laws. Qualified individuals may request reasonable accommodations from Human Resources. Employees who need accommodations should contact Human Resources. Requests for sign language interpreters should be made to the Office of Disability Access Services at least five workdays in advance of a scheduled event. Requests for accessible transportation for a College-sponsored trip should be submitted to Public Safety at least 21 calendar days in advance. Employee Protections Employees have legal rights under federal and state laws including, but not limited to, Title 20 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Information pertaining to federal and state labor laws is posted on College bulletin boards and is available through Human Resources. Protected Disclosures Employees may report behavior or activity at the College that the reporting person believes to be illegal, dishonest, unethical, fraudulent, or not in compliance with College policy. Retaliation against any person making a report in good faith is strictly prohibited and may be cause for disciplinary action.
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