Posted By I McDonald
Christopher

depends on the employer and the circumstances that identify the problem exists.

Many years ago I worked for a company who automatically responded to an incident where alcohol was a contributory factor by dismissing the employee. In that specific case, I agreed with the employers decision. The employee made no attempt to make the employer aware of the problem therefor; no assistance discussed or made available.

Same time a company we worked closely with introduced a D&A policy that identified assistance for employees with problems. About a dozen came forward, were given assistance and ultimately 8 returned to work.

As I said, depends on employer and circumstances.

Ian