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Drug-Free Workplace Program

The Labor Management Employee Relations (LMER) Division administers the Office of the Secretary of Defense/Joint Staff Drug-Free Workplace Program (DFWP). A DFWP manual was developed that includes the Executive Order 12564 mandating the development of a DFWP in the Federal government, the approved Health and Human Services Drug-Free Workplace Plan, and an internal Procedures Manual. These documents provide information on what positions have been designated as a Testing Designated Position, applicant and random drug testing, reasonable suspicion and follow-up testing. The Manual also outlines policy and procedures for disciplinary and adverse actions taken when a positive drug test is present.

Administrative Instructions

Administrative Instruction No. 17 provides program policy and guidance on the Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

FAQ's on Drug-Free Workplace Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

LMER works closely with the Employee Assistance Program.

The Employee Assistance Program, Pentagon Employees Referral Service (PERS), offers a variety of counseling services confidentially and free of charge to civilian employees and their dependents. Available services include but are not limited to

• diagnostic and short-term counseling,
• referral to area resources for treatment and assistance,
• comprehensive resource inventory,
• client follow-up and aftercare,
• supervisory consultation, and
• crisis intervention.

For more information about EAP or to reach EAP program staff, call 703-692-8917 or click on the following link to the EAP website: Employee Assistance Program.

For More Information

For additional information, call the Labor and Management Employee Relations (LMER) office at 703-699-1815 or 703-699-1824.