Unfair dismissal where cannabis taken for health reasons The EAT considered whether it was fair to dismiss a worker who tested positive for cannabis, having taken it to relieve his back pain. In Ja...
Testing to protect others, including drugs and alcohol Summary The GDPR applies. Generally testing should be minimised and used only so far as justified. Health and safety reasons will normally b...
Disability: The definition The definition, and deciding whether it is met ‘Disability’ is defined in s.6 EqA as follows: There is supplementary detail on the definitio...
Disability: Effect of medical treatment Measures being taken to treat or correct an impairment are discounted in deciding whether it has a long-term substantial effect so as to be ...
Dismissal for failure to take drugs test was disability discrimination A disability discrimination claim succeeded where a claimant with depressive illness was dismissed for failing to undergo a drug and alcohol...
BMA guide on alcohol and drugs at work The BMA’s occupational medicine committee has released updated guidance on the role of medical professionals in addressing alcohol and drug ...
