What can I expect if I was reported at work for
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What can I expect if I was reported at work for
I am an RN at a VA hospital. A fellow nurse made an accusation that I was intoxicated today, I assume based on the smell of alcohol. I was sent to the ER to give blood urine samples. I did admit to drinking last night but was not
Asked on July 10, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If you do not have a union or collective bargaining contract covering discipline in this situation, you could be disciplined at any time, for any reason, including "suspicion of impairment"--that's because without a written contract (such as a union, etc. contract) you are an "employee at will" and may be discplined (up to and including termination) at any time, for any reason. If you do have a union or collective bargaining contract which covers discipline generally or this situation specifically, you may only be disciplined in accordance with it, so review the terms of the contract for your rights.
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