Legal Precedence?

[freeflir29 0]

So if your employer tells you that you cannot consume alcohol EVER. Is that legal? I know there was a big controversy over a ST Louis (I think) company banning smoking and they got away with it. Can I sue? I'll most likely just quit but it's a funny option.

[mirage62 0]

How about just quit, nothing is funny about getting sued.

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[Lindercles 0]

How about standing up for your personal freedoms? Nothing is funny about despotism.

[freeflir29 0]

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How about just quit, nothing is funny about getting sued.

Are you talking about quitting drinking or quitting the job? Cause.........I'll quit the job LONG before I quit drinking.

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Once case I remember about not employing smokers was due to higher health-care costs. The bottom line was the employer could do whatever he wanted.

I don't see a difference when it comes to alcohol. I'm not sure if state or federal law is involved, so it may depend on which state you live in.

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[lawrocket 3]

Seems like an employment contract can allow that. I think it would make sense if you can always be on call - they can't have someone they've called in an emergency have alcohol on them.

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Once case I remember about not employing smokers was due to higher health-care costs. The bottom line was the employer could do whatever he wanted.

I don't see a difference when it comes to alcohol. I'm not sure if state or federal law is involved, so it may depend on which state you live in.

I have to agree. I'm not a lawyer, but I seem to remember this deal. It was a Mich company. A woman sued them and lost her case.

I don't think you have a leg to stand on Clay.

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Once case I remember about not employing smokers was due to higher health-care costs. The bottom line was the employer could do whatever he wanted.

I don't see a difference when it comes to alcohol. I'm not sure if state or federal law is involved, so it may depend on which state you live in.

The difference will be that a doctor can prove that certain alcohol, in moderation, can be healthy - i.e., red wine.

Nothing healthy about ciggies.

My bet is that a jury would find on the side of the drinker.

But yeah, probably not worth it. :)

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[swedishcelt 0]

Could it be seen as a morality clause kind of thing?
Is he working in a dry country?

[headoverheels 334]

How are supposed to do your job? I see you list your occupation as "beer drinker."

[Calvin19 0]

so, the man said you cant ever drink? or just not on the job? and sueing sucks. unless its revenge for something totaly stupid as in NON liability things.

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[Andy9o8 3]

The bottom line is this: if you are in an "employment at will" state (or in your case, if your US "home office" is...), your employer can set damned near any condition of employment it wishes that is not otherwise unlawful or a violation of public policy.

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[Squeak 17]

if you are scontracted 24/7 to them (like military) then yeah while you are on their DOLLAR they can probably dictate the terms and conditions.

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[freeflir29 0]

My contract says 72 hours per week. That DOES leave SOME time off. They would just fall back on the "At Will" employment clause. I don't think I would have a leg to stand on legally but I would throw a HELL of an ass whoopin over the money lost.

[demoss99 0]

I have obviously not read your contract; but how can you be both a contractual and at will employee? Doesn't your contract establish an expectation of continued employment?

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[freeflir29 0]

It's just how it's done. My employer has pretty much the same contract with their employer. The US Govt. At any time they can say.........."We won't be needing your services anymore." I think it's mostly because I work in Iraq. Everyone realizes that the President can decide at any time for all American interests to leave. No company or govt agency wants to be left "Holding the bag" and owe millions to pay off contracts.

[shropshire 0]

Did your boss tell you this before you took the job? Was it in the contract? .. Does it apply anywhere or just when you're in IRAQ?

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[freeflir29 0]

Nope.............recent (As of Yesterday) developement. Apparently it only applies while I am in country.

[shropshire 0]

That hardly seems fair... except for the in a Muslim country bit... but that should have always been the case then really, shouldn't it?

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[mnealtx 0]

Most gov't contracts are "at will". The gov't reserves the right to drop a contracting company (or employee) for any/all reason....

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did they say anything about the sheep ??

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[freeflir29 0]

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except for the in a Muslim country bit...

Uhhh...........I live in a Christian neighborhood. There are several bars within a few blocks of my house.

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did they say anything about the sheep ??

Nope...........that's perfectly acceptable according to local custom.