Policy Statements > Fitness For Duty / Work > Assessing Fitness for Duty / Work

If a manager has reasonable cause to believe that an employee is unfit for work, as part of their duty to inquire, they will check in with the employee privately and confidentially. Depending on the circumstances involved, Power Tech Industries may pursue any, or any combination, of the following:

•Require additional information (including medical) to confirm or better understand the circumstances

•Refer the employee to their doctor or other specialist

•Require the employee to undergo a third party assessment

•Require the employee to attend or complete treatment

•Require the employee to change their routine or activities

•Require the employee to take a leave of absence

•Any other steps or requirements that are reasonable in the circumstances

•In very serious cases, there may also be a requirement for alcohol and/or drug testing, in addition to a search of the employee’s locker or desk/office, if applicable.

In the event of workplace situations (e.g. incidences of disruptive, harassing and/or inappropriate behavior towards a co‐worker or client) that may be impacted by circumstances not directly related to work, the fitness for work of the employee(s) involved may be taken into consideration.