Alcohol on employee’s breath at meeting launches months of allegations and vague threats against him — and $48,000 in wrongful dismissal damages
Employees who drink on the job can be a serious problem for employers that should be addressed promptly. However, like all instances of employee misconduct, the employer has an obligation to investigate properly so it knows as much of the facts as possible so it can determine its course of action. And in most instances of misconduct investigation and determining just cause for dismissal, hearsay won’t cut it.
