Alcohol and drugs
Although the prescription of medicinal cannabis products is not yet widespread in the UK, employers need to be aware of the legal framework concerning its use. Charles Wynn-Evans examines the the HR and legal issues.
Updated to take account of the General Data Protection Regulation, in force from 25 May 2018.
Updated to highlight the impact of the General Data Protection Regulation, in force from 25 May 2018, on this document.
Updated to take account of the General Data Protection Regulation, in force from 25 May 2018.
An employment tribunal has held that an NHS trust unfairly dismissed an employee who was reported for coming to work smelling of alcohol, without further evidence that he was unfit for work.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld a tribunal decision that an employee's dismissal was unfair because it was based on a confusing alcohol policy of which he was unaware.
This week's case of the week, provided by Kings Chambers, covers alcohol-related dismissals.
This week's case of the week, provided by DLA Piper, covers unfair dismissal and alcohol.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to alcohol and drugs
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