Topic
Alcoholism
71 published works
Understanding the ADA
Let’s Count the Ways Alcoholism is a Disability
There is a lot of confusion out there about whether alcoholism is a disability. Illegal use of drugs gets exempted from the ADA but alcoholism is a different story. True,…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Complying With the ADA When Managing Employees With Alcoholism
By By: Christina M. Mallatt, M. Tae Phillips
Quick Hits Alcoholism may be considered a disability under the ADA. Employers may be required to offer reasonable accommodations to workers with alcoholism. Employers do not have to permit workers…
Legal Profession Blog
Pride Before The Fall
Misconduct in two matters drew disbarment by the South Carolina Supreme CourtAs to his financial misconduct, Respondent explains that after his arrest and the related media coverage, his personal and…
Bench & Bar of Minnesota
Exploring the NA life: A journal of drinking and not drinking
By Minnesota State Bar Association
By Carrie Osowski I learned I passed the bar exam on October 5, 2015. I spent my morning refreshing both Facebook and the bar examiner website. Midmorning, a classmate finally posted…
Vedder Works
A UK Perspective on Dealing with Alcohol Dependence in the Workplace
Alcohol dependence can raise significant implications for health, work performance and safety in the workplace. Employers should be prepared to address these concerns with a well-drafted policy that sets out…
Religion Clause
Airline Settles EEOC Suit on Behalf of Buddhist Pilot
The EEOC announced this week that United Airlines has settled a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the agency on behalf of a Buddhist airline pilot. According to the EEOC:[T]he pilot…
Family Law Prof Blog
Fighting Parents May Later Increase Alcohol Use in Children
By Family Law
From Futurity:The study in Molecular Psychiatry, found that children’s exposure to parents’ relationship discord or divorce is associated with the potential for alcohol use disorder as adults.“Previous research has shown that…
New York City Law Blog
Can an employee be fired over alcoholism?
Excessive drinking and alcoholism can have serious personal and professional ramifications. But can an employee be fired merely for drinking too much? The answer tends to depend on the job…
Health Care Law Today
New Studies Show Efficacy of Telemedicine in Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, as More Health Plans Explore Partnerships
By Sunny J. Levine, Nathaniel M. Lacktman
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. has experienced a troubling rise in alcohol consumption with parallels to an increased number of individuals struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Enter…
From Briefs to Books
Shuggie Bain – by Douglas Stuart
"Shuggie Bain" is the story of a dysfunctional family, living outside Glasgow, rocked by alcoholism, violence and neglect. Shuggie is the youngest member of the family and the story revolves…