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Any violator of this substance abuse policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and
including termination of employment.

GMR will provide support to employees who reveal their addiction and seek help, and such
employees will not be subject to discipline, whereas if their addiction is discovered as a result of
misuse of drugs at work, there will be no such clemency. Disclosing your substance abuse and
need for help does not protect you from the requirements of this policy and any abuse must
stop immediately or you will be disciplined, up to and including termination. Violating our policy
against substance abuse puts customers, employees and others at risk and will not be
tolerated.

No employee may use, possess, manufacture, distribute or sell alcohol or any controlled
substance in the workplace or on Company or client property, while on duty, while on call, or
while operating a vehicle that is owned or leased by the Company, unless excepted as provided
below. In addition, no employee may report to work, remain on duty or on call status, while
under the influence of or impaired by any illegal drug or alcohol. For purposes of this policy, a
drug will be considered an “illegal drug” if its use is prohibited or restricted by law.

An employee convicted of or subject to a plea bargain for any criminal drug violation, where the
offense occurred in the workplace, must notify their supervisor, or a member of the Executive
Team within seven (7) days of such conviction or plea bargain. Any employee convicted or
subject to a plea bargain may face disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. If the
Company elects not to discharge an employee, the employee may be required to participate in,
and successfully complete an approved substance assistance or rehabilitation program as a
condition of continued employment with GMR.

Limited Permitted Use of Alcohol After Hours

Employees may possess and consume alcohol on Company property after working hours if
consumed in moderation and in a responsible manner.
Where company sponsored events include the serving of alcohol, employees are expected to
drink responsibly, in moderation and in compliance with company provided guidelines.

Alcohol abuse at company functions or otherwise after working hours is a violation company
policy. Any violator of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including
termination of employment.

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Revision Date: 08/01/2021
Origination Date: 08/01/2021