Alcohol Problems at Work — Some Medical and Legal Considerations

Alcohol abuse can be detected at an early stage in the work setting. Absence of appropriate training and of an alcohol policy often results in negative and collusionist attitudes from employers and colleagues until a crisis arises which necessitates dismissal. A properly implemented alcohol policy allows the employee to gain help at an early stage, is cost‐effective for the employer, and is very relevant to an employer's legal obligations in relation to fair dismissal.