How Do You Draft a Charge Sheet for a Workman Under the Influence of Alcohol?

Can anyone provide me with a sample of a charge sheet to be issued to a workman who came on duty under the influence of alcohol?

Dear member, you will receive a draft of the charge sheet on this forum. However, the question that arises is: what evidence do you have to prove that the worker reported for duty under the influence of alcohol? Secondly, if he was in an inebriated state, then why did the security personnel allow him to report for duty?

Would you mind providing complete details of the case?

Thanks,

Dinesh Divekar

Understanding the Charge of Alcoholism

Leveling the charge of alcoholism is a tricky affair. First, understand the correct import of the related charge. In many Standing Orders, misconduct is defined as being intoxicated or acting under the influence of alcohol or a psychotropic substance. Therefore, the charge would apply to individuals who make a nuisance of themselves and are unable to control their movement; any gentlemanly conduct after having a couple of drinks would not be considered misconduct.

Evaluating Evidence

Secondly, what evidence is available? Is there any blood test done, or do the gait, facial expression, talking style, or other body language support such a conclusion? Take a call depending on all these factors.

Hi, you just posted one question in a single line asking for a sample charge sheet without any detailed information.

Understanding a Charge Sheet

Basically, a charge sheet is issued to an employee when the employee is involved in any misconduct. A charge sheet should clearly narrate the specific time, place, occurrences, and how the incident took place (nature of misconduct). Once a charge sheet is issued to the employee, the employee has to provide an explanation for the charges imposed against him. Therefore, the charges against the employee need to be framed properly with proper evidence.

Clarifying the Incident

Your question is not very clear about how you came to know that the employee entered the office under the influence of alcohol. Did he quarrel with the front office security officer or any of his colleagues? Did any of his colleagues observe slurred and incoherent speech or a change in behavior?

Thus, a charge sheet should contain all relevant details such as the date and time of the incident, how it was proven, etc. We can provide a skeleton of a charge sheet, but that may not be useful for you. Please post a more elaborate question so that members can provide a well-drafted charge sheet.

Dear Dynamic, I understand that you are facing a problem related to the charge sheet, and I am here to help you. My senior colleagues have provided you with the theoretical factors of a charge sheet, and I would like to thank them for that.

Steps to Prepare a Charge Sheet

Based on my limited knowledge about the charge sheet, here are the steps you can follow to prepare a charge sheet:

1. Mention the date of the charge sheet, preferably at the top right corner.
2. Mention the address of the accused at the top left corner, including his name, employee number, designation, department, etc.
3. Start with a greeting, as you would in a letter, for example, "Dear Mr. -Name-."
4. Write the subject line, either Charge sheet cum Show cause notice or Charge sheet cum enquiry notice (whichever is applicable to your case).
5. If there is any reference, mention it, for example, if you have ordered for SPE or issued a simple show cause notice before this charge sheet.
6. In the body of the charge sheet, start with the statement "It has been reported against you as below:"
a. Mention the date of the incident, the shift during which the accused was reported to duty, and what he should have done ideally.
b. Provide detailed information on the incident, including what actually happened, at what time, where, in front of whom, and how it was concluded that the accused was drunk, etc.
c. Explain the impact of the act, including any damages or spoiled workplace decorum, etc.
7. If his acts are proved, it amounts to misconduct under the provisions of service rules, standing orders, or service rules, etc. (reproduce the clauses).
8.
a. If you want to seek his explanation, give him some time (as per your policy/practice) and ask him to show cause as to why further disciplinary action should not be taken against him.
b. If you have already sought his explanation through a show cause notice, include the notice of the enquiry contents in the charge sheet.
9. Finally, provide a provision for the disciplinary authority to affix their signature at the end of the charge sheet.

These steps help you in preparing a charge sheet. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask.