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| misconduct |
alcohol, drugs and gambling |
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Summary:
The employer requested the claimant to submit to a medical assessment, as he had been drinking during working hours, in contravention of its policy. He was also to follow the recommended course of action before returning to work. The employer issued a record of employment indicating "illness" as reason. The claimant denied having such a problem, and refused to submit to an assessment. The claimant knew that the employer demanded that employees abstain from drinking on the job, and he had recently signed an agreement to that effect when working at "dry camp", and at all hours. He also knew that by refusing to take the assessment, he could loose his job. The claimant stated that having a drink after working hours was not important or relevant, even if he had agreed to abstain. The appeal by the claimant is dismissed
