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Drug & Alcohol Policy
Company Policy
Standard General Inc. is committed to being the industry leader in providing outstanding
value to its customers, a safe and stimulating work environment for its employees, and
superior returns for its shareholders.
Recognizing the potential negative effects of alcohol and drugs on the organization, in
particular the hazards that those individuals who abuse alcohol and/or drugs pose to
themselves, their co-workers, and the general public, the Company has implemented a
drug and alcohol policy.
Drug and alcohol abuse is not acceptable in the workplace. The Company acknowledges
its obligation to take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety of its workers.
This policy provides for the testing of employees for drug/alcohol abuse, assisting
employees who voluntarily seek help for problems relating to alcohol and/or drugs, and
educating employees on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.
The Drug and Alcohol policy applies to all employees of Standard General Inc.. This
policy may also be extended to subcontractors.
For the purposes of this policy, the following are prohibited:
1. Being impaired by alcohol/drugs while at work.
2. The possession or use of illicit drugs on Company premises, at Company worksites, or
in Company vehicles.
3. The presence in the body of illicit drugs (or their metabolites) while at work.
4. Refusal to submit to drug/alcohol testing, failure to report to a Company-designated
facility for a drug/alcohol test, or tampering or attempting to tamper with a test sample.
Disciplinary Action
Employees who violate the provisions of this policy are subject to disciplinary action up to and
including termination of employment.