Dear HR Experts,
An employee attended duty under the influence of alcohol and was found by his supervisor 15 days ago. Upon questioning, he admitted his mistake. Subsequently, we asked him to leave the plant premises and have not allowed him on duty since then. In the past, he has also misconducted (by smoking and using a mobile phone) on five different occasions for various issues. In some cases, a warning letter was issued, while in others, an apology letter was obtained.
Currently, the leadership has recommended issuing a charge sheet against him and obtaining an explanation letter. Based on the explanation provided, we are considering issuing a final warning letter. I seek your advice on how to proceed with this case. Am I following the correct disciplinary action process?
Thanks in advance.
From India, Coimbatore
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1An employee attended duty under the influence of alcohol and was found by his supervisor 15 days ago. Upon questioning, he admitted his mistake. Subsequently, we asked him to leave the plant premises and have not allowed him on duty since then. In the past, he has also misconducted (by smoking and using a mobile phone) on five different occasions for various issues. In some cases, a warning letter was issued, while in others, an apology letter was obtained.
Currently, the leadership has recommended issuing a charge sheet against him and obtaining an explanation letter. Based on the explanation provided, we are considering issuing a final warning letter. I seek your advice on how to proceed with this case. Am I following the correct disciplinary action process?
Thanks in advance.
From India, Coimbatore
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First of all, it is to be made clear as to what is the misconduct itself. If it is drunkenness, then coming to duty after a couple of drinks is not a misconduct in itself. Drunkenness would mean the person is unable to control himself and is not behaving in a manner conducive to the discipline in the workplace. If the situation is such that it was amounting to drunkenness, then go ahead and issue a charge sheet. Try to get a report on his appearance (clumsy), gait (unsteady), speech (incoherent, abusive), and general demeanor (smell of alcohol, reddish eyes). If a medical test is done, then its report, etc. If these are absent, it is advised to close the matter with a severe warning, even indicate that repetition of such acts would result in severe punishment.
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