Β #WorkplaceEthics #AnonymousReporting #DrinkingOnTheJob
Hey everyone π Have you ever been in a situation where a co-worker is drinking on the job? πΊπ€ I recently found myself in this dilemma and could really use some advice.
Here’s the scoop: this person not only drinks at work but also drives home afterwards. π¬ On top of that, they have a habit of throwing people under the bus and complaining to management. π So, what should I do about it?
1. Should I report them?
2. If yes, how can I do it anonymously?
I want to make sure everyone stays safe and that our workplace remains ethical. Any suggestions or similar experiences you can share? Let’s help each other out! πͺ #EthicalWorkplace #HelpNeeded
How big is your company? They have a hotline?
You have to ask myself,, What type of person am I
Do I ignore a situation that may kill a child, because I don’t want to be involved?
I don’t want to step up and take responsibility?
Because someone at work will think I’m a rat?
You either step up or you don’t.
Do you honestly think dropping off a note will address this issue?
There has to be a witness,
If you don’t do it who will? …
Imagine he leaves for another job and one day kills a child,, because he was drunk..
What kind of person does that make you?
Yes, you should report it immediately. If there is a way to stay anonymous go for it, but you really need to tell someone regardless, because this person is going to kill themselves or someone else if this continues.
your company should have some method to anonymously complain to HR
Yes- report them to your boss and the authorities. Boss- drop a note. Authorities- call and say you want to remain anonymous but give description of him, car, license plate, etc.Β
You may not really care, want to get into his business, but this is a threat to others. Also, if/when something bad happens, you will feel guilt, regret, worry, etc- for good reason.Β
If your work has a βSafety Hotlineβ, or email, you need to use those resources.
I would let the police deal with it. Gather their info (vehicle description and plate number) and call before they leave so the police can be in the area when they do drive away. You can say theyβve been drinking and insist on driving, youβre concerned for their safety and the safety of others.
Some workplaces, especially union places, will protect tenured workers from stuff like this and it just enables them. This is coming from experience.
This is one of those situations where you make as much noise as possible.
i worked in a hospital where we were just food runners lol and my coworker smelled like an alcoholic. i told my manager that i thought he was under the influence at work, and he never showed back up to work. someone working under the influence is a major liability. it’s incredibly dangerous and wreckless, especially if he was driving. thats a dui, and unforgiveable act.
Report it anonymously. Your company should have a policy against drinking and drugs.
Did you ask ChatGPT?
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Report it. Immediately. They could kill themselves, or some innocent bystander. You wonβt be able to live with yourself if this happens and you could have stopped it.
Nobody should ever have to know who reported something about a co-worker. Once a co-worker is found to be contravening rules especially where health and safety is involved, it’s nobody’s business “who told”. You talk to whomever you need to talk to and you tell them that you’d prefer that it not be shared with this person that you reported it.
I had an employee who was regularly drinking. She’d be fine in the morning and then would leave for lunch hour and come back stumbling through the office. She’d literally be knocking things down and then pass out with her head down on her desk. We got our employee well-being office, the union and HR involved. She was ultimately given time off to try to get herself well; but we ended up not hearing from her again after a while. I have no clue what ever happened to her as the well-being office took over to ensure privacy; all we were told was she wasn’t coming back.
Report it but be aware these things take time.
Report to the police and also to your workplace. DO IT NOW
Let your supervisor know! Chances are they are already aware of the situation, but hard to catch them in the act. Legal implications are involved if they can’t prove it. Is there a code of conduct where you work specifically prohibiting this? Is this person an employee, or a contractor?
That guy is a huge problem, and your boss wonβt tell them it was you. Talk to them today.
A lot of guilt tripping and moral signalling going on in the comments.
Do you want to report your coworker because youβre worried about their wellbeing and the wellbeing of others? Then do it.
Do you want to report your coworker out of spite because theyβre a pain in the ass? Donβt do it.
If you want to mind your own business? Thatβs fine, you are not responsible for another coworker, thatβs why managers exist.
I am an alcoholic. You aren’t ratting my kind out. You’re doing me a favour. Report it NOW. 35 years ago somebody confronted me. Including my company. I’m still sober.
I would mind my own business. Wouldn’t ask them for a ride, either.