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FirstService Residential acknowledges the problem of substance abuse(including alcohol) in our society. Furthermore, we see substance abuse as a serious threat to the safety of our employees, other individuals doing business with FirstService Residential, and our clients and guests_ It also adversely affects the service and dependability that our clients expect and general levels of job performance. Our policy ensures that FirstService Residential has a drug-free workplace. Drug and alcohol addiction is a complex, yet treatable disease. Our substance abuse program is targeted at alleviating the problem at all levels. Our pledge to eradicate substance abuse in the workplace reflects our firm belief that by building this commitment at FirstService Residential,we will be strengthening our community. While FirstService Residential understands employees and applicants under a physician's care are required to use prescription and non-prescription drugs, abuse of such medications will be dealt within the same manner as the abuse of illegal substances. If an employee is in a safety sensitive position and is taking any prescription or over-the-counter medication that the employee believes may cause the employee to be a direct threat or to commit substantial harm to health or safety of the employee,co-worker(s),or our clients,the employee must report this immediately to his/her supervisor or a Human Resources Representative. The ultimate goal of this Policy is to balance our respect for individual privacy with our need to keep a safe and productive drug-free environment. Our intention is to prevent substance abuse and to help and encourage those who use drugs or abuse alcohol,prescription or over-the-counter medication to seek help in overcoming their problem. This policy may be changed at any time by FirstService Residential in its sole discretion and does not change the at-will-employment relationship. The following is FirstService Residential's policy with regard to use, possession or sale of alcohol and illegal drugs. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT The Company will not tolerate the use of illegal drugs or the abuse of legal drugs during working hours on the premises of FirstService Residential,including the parking lots, as well as any job site to which employees are assigned. This prohibition includes the possession, use or sale of illegal drugs or alcohol. Employees who are found to be under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol, or who violate this Policy in other ways are subject to disciplinary action that may include termination. Because of the serious nature of those violations,each individual case will be thoroughly investigated to determine the appropriate course of action. The Company will test, at its own expense, all job applicants for illegal drugs or alcohol use as outlined in this Policy. A positive test can lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment for FirstService Residential job applicants. In addition,the Company will test,at its own expense,any [2] Lukes' Landscaping, Inc.