It's a job in which public health can be placed at risk as well as risking the workplace safety of other staff members. I sincerely believe that this is a case in which the policy is a necessity and not a random 'gotcha'.

Add that all staff are made fully aware of the policy when they accept employment. Add further that I had reminded this staff member that there were company sponsored assistance programs if they did recognize that they had a problem.

I hate being in these situations. Hate, hate, hate