Firstly there is no alcohol policy in the company that stops one from purchasing; there is certainly not one that stops you being around those that are having a drink.
If there were we would not be able to fly any of our passengers as we would be guilty as we are in the same aircraft as them enjoying a drink.
One of the reasons for dismissal in the company’s letters was that people were with others consuming wine that lead the company to believe that in that case all were.
Ever been the nominated driver, gone to a pub and stood the round and purchased a beer for those who you were driving home,(whilst not drinking your self as the driver of the evening?) according to the company’s take on this if you do this you are guilty of a drink drive charge. Can you hear that in a court of law? NO, I thought not.
ON REST OR STBY? Never heard such a load of twaddle, in you are resting the time is yours.
Read your books again and read the 8 hour and the recommended but no policy on 12 hours rules and then gain a life.
Just a thought, both DM(used to) and CR are happy to meet crew down route for a beer and a chat, better get on and sack the whole company!
Watch this space, the company I believe has a fight on its hands and those accused are happy to get blood on there hands to prove that it was not as they claim it was.