What is a last chance agreement?

Last Chance Agreements (LCA) are agree- ments between an employer and an employee and/or a union that gives the employee who has committed serious mis- conduct one last chance to keep the employee’s job. Most often, the violation of a LCA means that the employee will be terminated.

Can a person be fired for being addicted to drugs?

Addiction is considered to be a disability and, as such, an employee cannot be fired for being addicted to substances such as drugs or alcohol. In fact, employers are required to accommodate employees who suffer from addiction to the point of undue hardship.

What happens in a drug and alcohol court case?

Where drug or alcohol abuse is denied or parents can’t reach agreement on the impact, if any, the drug / alcohol use should have on the child care arrangements the parents may have to ask the court to decide how much time the children should spend with each parent and under what conditions.

When is it appropriate to fire an employee for drug use?

If the employee disclosed this information, the employer offered treatment. If they did not and they were involved in an incident and tested positive for drugs, they would be fired. Mr. Stewart signed an acknowledgment of the requirement for him to disclose his drug dependency.

Can a judge give custody to a drug addicted parent?

In extreme cases, a court may award full custody of children to the sober parent, with the addicted parent having no visitation at all. In cases where the addicted parent has caused serious injury to a child due to substance abuse, a judge may terminate that parent’s custodial rights altogether.

Can a client fire their attorney at will?

In most cases, clients have the ability to fire their attorneys at will. But you should not fire your attorney before giving careful thought to the timing and your reasons for doing so. Consider other possible solutions and the possible ramifications. Before taking any action, ask yourself these questions:

Addiction is considered to be a disability and, as such, an employee cannot be fired for being addicted to substances such as drugs or alcohol. In fact, employers are required to accommodate employees who suffer from addiction to the point of undue hardship.

If the employee disclosed this information, the employer offered treatment. If they did not and they were involved in an incident and tested positive for drugs, they would be fired. Mr. Stewart signed an acknowledgment of the requirement for him to disclose his drug dependency.

What to do if you get fired from an attorney?

If any fees were paid in advance and the work hasn’t been done, ask for a refund of the fees. Also, ask for an itemized bill listing all pending fees and expenses. If yours is a contingency case, your new attorney will pay your old attorney from any money that you ultimately recover.