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Can I be dismissed from work for being hungover? Even when the drinking didn’t happen in the workplace?

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GUEST – Kagiso Lebethe - Senior Employee Relations Specialist
While being fired solely for being hungover at work, even if you didn't drink on the job, is generally considered unfair, it is still possible depending on your company's policies, the severity of your symptoms impacting your work performance, and whether you informed your employer about the reason for your condition; however, you may have legal grounds to contest this decision depending on your location and employment laws.
13 Feb 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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