An Employer May Have a Policy by Which an Employee

question 9

True/False

An employer may have a policy by which an employee can be terminated for alcohol or sub-
stance abuse whether or not the employee is presently taking FMLA leave, so long as the policy
is applied in a nondiscriminatory manner and is clearly communicated to all employees.

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Definitions:

State Institutions

Public facilities established by the government to provide a range of services, including education, mental health care, correctional facilities, and social services, to the members of a community.

Mental Illness

A broad range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, often diagnosed by a combination of how a person feels, acts, thinks, or perceives.

Civil Rights

Rights assigned to individuals, ensuring their protection from discrimination or infringement, including freedom of speech, right to vote, and equal treatment under the law.

Suicide Precautions

Measures implemented to prevent a person from harming themselves, often used in healthcare and correctional facilities for individuals at risk of suicide.