Why does an employee smell like alcohol at work?
The smell could be from the night before, I have heard of an instance where an employee had a certain prescription which had a side effect which smelt very much like alcohol! The QCS Alcohol and Drugs Policy and Procedure provides invaluable guidance on identifying where a problem exists.
What should I do if my manager thinks I’m smelly?
If your manager is at all a decent person, she probably felt terrible having to have the conversation, and she’s worried about how you’re feeling now. She would probably be tremendously relieved if you checked in with her and told her that you were on it.
What happens if your boss says you smell bad?
At least 4 people in your company are nuts. (The original co-worker, the two directors and the HR director). 2. You smell bad. If number 1 is the case, no amount of meetings, showers or insistent proclamations that you do not smell will work. It’s time to move on. Start networking and find yourself a new job, before you get fired.
Can a manager tell if a subordinate has an odor?
You’ve had several letters about how to tell a coworker or subordinate that they have noticeable odor. Well, yesterday I was on the receiving end of that conversation. My manager told me that multiple people have mentioned it to her, and she has noticed it as well. I’m mortified.
What should a manager do if an employee is drunk at work?
A manager document his or her observations of the employee regarding behavior, slurred speech or odor, perhaps with one or two witnesses. A manager take the employee aside, again with HR or managerial witnesses, to discuss the behavior.
If your manager is at all a decent person, she probably felt terrible having to have the conversation, and she’s worried about how you’re feeling now. She would probably be tremendously relieved if you checked in with her and told her that you were on it.
You’ve had several letters about how to tell a coworker or subordinate that they have noticeable odor. Well, yesterday I was on the receiving end of that conversation. My manager told me that multiple people have mentioned it to her, and she has noticed it as well. I’m mortified.
What to do if your coworker smells like body odor?
If you want to, you could ask her if the smell is more like body odor or if it’s something else — because there’s a chance that it’s not body odor and is actually something else, in which case you’d be targeting the wrong problem.
What happens if an employee is under the influence of alcohol?
Part of this duty is to take action where there are grounds to suspect an employee of being under the influence of alcohol (or drugs), particularly where the work involved may pose a safety risk which applies in the case of operating heavy machinery.
Why did Mr McElroy smell like alcohol at work?
In reaching this conclusion, the employer noted that several managers had smelt alcohol and Mr McElroy had given conflicting reasons why he may have smelt of alcohol – he had a couple of beers the night before, his aftershave could be the cause, he had eaten garlic, the hospital alcohol gel could be the cause.
What to do if an employee has an alcohol problem?
Employers need to tread carefully here. The above Health and Safety guide provides some useful pointers for dealing with an employee with a possible alcohol problem: Employees with a drink problem have the same rights to confidentiality and support as they would if they had any other medical or psychological condition.
The smell could be from the night before, I have heard of an instance where an employee had a certain prescription which had a side effect which smelt very much like alcohol! The QCS Alcohol and Drugs Policy and Procedure provides invaluable guidance on identifying where a problem exists.
Part of this duty is to take action where there are grounds to suspect an employee of being under the influence of alcohol (or drugs), particularly where the work involved may pose a safety risk which applies in the case of operating heavy machinery.
In reaching this conclusion, the employer noted that several managers had smelt alcohol and Mr McElroy had given conflicting reasons why he may have smelt of alcohol – he had a couple of beers the night before, his aftershave could be the cause, he had eaten garlic, the hospital alcohol gel could be the cause.
Can a person be fired for smelling alcohol?
Therefore the allegation of gross misconduct was not proven. The tribunal found that there was no evidence that he was ‘unfit for work’ and that a reasonable employer would not have dismissed an employee for smelling of alcohol without separate evidence that he was unfit for work.