An alcoholic employee may be fired for wrecking a company car while under the influence - if that offense is one others have been fired for.

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If the offense of wrecking a company car while under the influence is one for which others have been fired, then it is likely considered a valid reason for terminating an employee, regardless of whether they have an alcohol dependency. However, if the company is aware that the employee has a disability (such as alcoholism), they may be required to provide reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which could include substance abuse treatment or a modified work schedule.

An Alcoholic Employee May Be Fired for Wrecking a Company