Is it legal to prohibit employees to drink water during their shift at work?
It is not legal to prohibit employees from drinking water. According to govt. regulations regarding safety and ehalth at workplace, like OSHA for US and European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, potable water is one of the most basic rights of employees and employers cannot prohibit anyone from drinking water or taking water breaks. Instead, it is necessary to provide free and safe drinking water at all times and at all places in the workplace. Here's an excerpt from OSHA regarding water and sanitation: Frequently Asked QuestionsIn your case, why can't the ticket counter agents keep water bottles at their desks? This way they can hydrate themselves whenever required without leaving their desks and thus affecting their jobs.6 hours is too long to go without drinking water. You could get sued for prohibiting people from drinking water for so long, especially if someone has a medical condition. You can keep short water breaks in between, or better still, give water bottles to your employees.
Is it legal to drink alcohol while clocked in at work?
First of all, I work at a family entertainment center, I have wondered why we have a bar and server alcohol at a FAMILY entertainment center. I went on break today and saw 3 of my managers drinking while they were filling out some paperwork. When I went back to work 2 of them got up and went back to work, and the other got up, clocked out, and left. I went back to work and one of my fellow employees was talking to me and brought up the same thing, that when he went on break an hour earlier they were drinking then as well. Is this legal? Can they get in trouble for it?
Are soldiers allowed to drink alcohol in uniform?
Charliefoxtrot is spot on! Believe me, don't get caught getting hammered in a public forum while in uniform but you can have an occasional drink at place that serves food, even at ballgames. I have been in over six years now in the US Army, I have drank off duty while in uniform after work but never disgracefully and nothing more than an occasional drink with my lunch or dinner. Lunch it was common for us to do it in Germany, and dinner....well it seems I am a man, and if I want to have a beer (not a large shot of whiskey!) with dinner....than I will. I have never acted like an a** in uniform and as a supervisor don't expect my soldiers to act like one either. Personally, I would let them be. As long as they are keeping to themselves and not being obnoxious they deserve that beer. Nothing more annoying when I go to a Red Sox game in uniform and a beer in my hand is some civilian to yell at me about it....mind your own business!
If you work for Pepsi, and drink Coke at work, can you get fired?
My husband works for Coke, and he is not allowed to have any Pepsi products on company property, or will be fired. That includes all companies affiliated with Pepsi (Frito-Lay, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, etc). They also advised in the company handbook, that he not purchase any products made my Pepsi or eat at restaurants where it is served. It says "while we cannot dictate what you do in your personal time, we hope that you will make the right decision for the company."
Are bartenders bouncers waitresses allowed to drink on the job?
I recently witnessed an incident where a "staff" (not sure if it was a bartender or bouncer) dragged a man out of a bar. I witnessed the events just before and just after when the staff already had him in a head lock. (I had not been drinking as I was a driver that night so I can recall events clearly) Everyone brushed it off saying that it was because the guest had been drinking. But I know I saw the staff taking shots too. Also that particular staff member was bothering the mans wife without any leading on from her. I was right beside them the whole time. He was offering her free shots and telling her she could dance on a chair if she wanted and standing by oggling her 3 feet away while she had her back turned and couldn't see him. Even though I didn't see the exact moment that sparked it I heard from others that the husband only stumbled on some steps when the staff grabbed him. The point is that how exactly it went down might be a matter of arguing details but shouldn't the staff be able to claim later they had a clear head? If something really bad happened wouldn't they have to tell cops that they were drinking too? And even if it's just a bartender, don't they have to keep track of tabs and work the register? Heck I would think any job requires some concentration.
Is not allowing a Boyfriend/Girlfriend in the workplace against any discrimination laws?
I work at a bowling center in which has a bar, the general manager recently put up a policy about allowing ones significant other allowed in the building while they are working, an employee complains that this is against the law and is discrimination against the significant other because they are willing to pay for everything, but the fear is that the boyfriend/girlfriend working will give away free drinks/food/bowling. I was just wondering if it is actually against the law, I am from Minnesota if that makes a difference.