Human Resources Contacts
Penney Baile , Program Manager

It is the policy of the Federal government to ensure a drug-free workplace and to offer prevention and/or treatment programs and services for substance abuse among Federal employees.  NIST has a drug-free workplace plan, which includes an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as an essential element in achieving a drug-free workplace.  NIST employees who have drug and/or alcohol problems have an opportunity to seek rehabilitation, resolve their problems, and become fully productive members of the workforce.  Employee participation in the EAP is voluntary.

Another element of our drug-free workplace plan is to test for drug use consistent with applicable law and regulation and the rights of the Federal government and Federal employees.  NIST must refer all employees found to be using illegal drugs to the EAP for assessment, counseling, and referral for treatment or rehabilitation, as appropriate.

These drug and alcohol abuse programs may be made available to the families of employees and to employees who have family members who are drug or alcohol abusers.  NIST also provides for supervisory training to assist managers and supervisors in identifying and addressing illegal drug use by their employees.

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