Reasonable Accommodation & Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Candid Studios is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and maintaining a safe and productive work environment. To support these goals, we have established this Reasonable Accommodation and Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

1. Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Candid Studios is dedicated to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Our commitment to reasonable accommodation extends to all aspects of employment, including job application procedures, hiring, advancement, termination, training, compensation, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

2. Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation

Employees or job applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability are encouraged to contact Candid Studios to initiate the accommodation process. Accommodation requests should be made as early as possible to allow for a thorough review and to ensure timely implementation. Candid Studios will engage in an interactive process with the individual to identify potential accommodations that do not impose undue hardship on Candid Studios.

3. Confidentiality

All medical information provided in the accommodation request process will be kept confidential to the extent required by law. Only those individuals involved in the accommodation process will have access to this information.

4. Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Candid Studios is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. The illegal use, possession, distribution, or sale of drugs or controlled substances by employees while on company premises or during working hours is strictly prohibited.

5. Drug Testing

Candid Studios may require employees to undergo drug testing as permitted by applicable laws. Employees may be subject to drug testing in the following situations:

a. Pre-Employment: All job applicants who have received a conditional offer of employment may be required to undergo drug testing.

b. Random Testing: Employees may be subject to random drug testing as deemed necessary by Candid Studios.

c. Reasonable Suspicion: If Candid Studios has a reasonable suspicion that an employee is under the influence of drugs or engaged in illegal drug use while at work, the employee be required to undergo testing.

6. Compliance with Laws

Employees are expected to comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding drug use and reasonable accommodation. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

This Reasonable Accommodation and Drug-Free Workplace Policy is designed to promote a safe, productive, and inclusive work environment at Candid Studios Photography and Videography. All employees are expected to adhere to the principles outlined in this policy.

If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact [email protected].