Which action constitutes a dischargeable offense related to criminal drug statute reporting?

• A. Failure to wear PPE
• B. Failure to timely notify one's supervisor of a formal charge, or conviction, of violation of a criminal drug statute
• C. Failure to report to work
• D. None

Answer: (B)

In this area, the key rule is timely reporting of legal actions related to drug statutes. If someone is formally charged with a criminal drug statute or is convicted, they must inform their supervisor promptly. This requirement exists to keep management informed about potential safety and fitness-for-duty issues and to ensure compliance with regulations. Failing to provide that notice is considered a dischargeable offense because it conceals important information that could affect job duties and safety decisions.

The other scenarios aren’t about reporting criminal charges or convictions, so they don’t fit this specific disciplinary rule. Missing PPE would be a separate safety violation, not a reporting obligation. Not showing up to work is an attendance issue, handled under different policies. The rule about timely reporting is the one that carries dischargeable consequences when not followed.