UW-Milwaukee is subject to two federal statutes, which address an employer’s obligation to maintain a drug-free workplace. The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires institutions to certify that they maintain a drug-free workplace as a condition for receiving federal grants and contracts. The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 requires institutions to certify they have adopted and implemented programs that help prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. These Acts include a requirement that institutions notify students and employees of unlawful activities, sanctions, and prevention programs and resources concerning alcohol and other drugs.
UWM’s Drug-Free Campus Policy, including standards of conduct and reporting requirements for convictions, can be found in UWM’s Selected Academic and Administrative Policy 10-5 (SAAP 10-5). Please note that any employee who is convicted (including a plea of nolo contendere) of any drug violation occurring in the workplace is required to notify their dean, director, or department chair within 5 calendar days of the conviction if employed by the University at the time of the conviction. This notification must be in writing. For more requirements, please review UWM’s Drug-Free Campus Policy.