How should employers handle employee alcohol abuse?

Published Updated 6 Min Read

Football powerhouse USC (University of Southern California) recently fired its head football coach, Steve Sarkisian, after it was widely reported that the coach had been under the influence of alcohol during several team events. His termination can teach a lesson to any employer who wonders how it should handle the sometimes touchy situation involving possible alcohol abuse by an employee.

What should you do if you believe one of your employees is under the influence at work?

Richard R. Meneghello
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Rich Meneghello is a partner in the Portland office. He is passionate about assisting employers with their labor and employment problems in a wide variety of areas. Rich has focused much of his … Read full bio


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