Originally Posted by backofthedrag
Mustafagander - If your workmate says you smell of alcohol - go sick immediately and go home.
Agreed. But this person didn't get that option. This guy was just reported. I would send the person home sick (in a taxi) but assuring him I would be taking the issue further if he didn't. If they know they had been drinking they would go home, and anyone who reports for duty under the influence has a drinking problem, which this experience would hopefully make them realise they have.
At least they get the option to help themselves and hopefully in the long run keep their job and recover.