Although the prescription of medicinal cannabis products is not yet widespread in the UK, employers need to be aware of the legal framework concerning its use. Charles Wynn-Evans examines the the HR and legal issues.
An employment tribunal has held that an NHS trust unfairly dismissed an employee who was reported for coming to work smelling of alcohol, without further evidence that he was unfit for work.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld a tribunal decision that an employee's dismissal was unfair because it was based on a confusing alcohol policy of which he was unaware.