Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-3-51270

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Section R6-3-51270 - Intoxication and Use of Intoxicants (misconduct 270)

A. When a claimant is discharged for drinking intoxicating liquor, or using illegal drugs at work, or reporting to work, or coming on the employer's premises under the influence of intoxicants, a disregard of the employer's interest may be established.

B. A discharge for intoxication off the job is not disqualifying unless it can be shown that a claimant's off-duty intoxication is connected with his work. See R6-3-5185.

C. Absences or tardiness caused by off-duty intoxication or its after effects are usually considered to be for capricious reasons and should be adjudicated in accordance with R6-3-5115(C) and R6-3-5115(D).

D. Inefficiency caused by the off-duty use of intoxicants may be misconduct, and should be treated the same as any other charge of inefficiency caused by actions within the control of the claimant. See R6-3-51300.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-3-51270

Former Rule number Misconduct 270. Former Rule repealed, new Section R6-3-51270 adopted effective January 24, 1977 (Supp. 77-1).