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‘It is not illegal to teach drunk’: Charges dropped against 2nd grade teacher accused of being intoxicated in class (lawandcrime.com)

submitted 5 months ago by givesomefucks@lemmy.world to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world

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While the District Attorney’s Office agrees that it is highly inappropriate to teach while intoxicated, it is, unfortunately, not illegal.”

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

It might not be illegal, but being drunk on the job is a legally valid grounds for dismissal. Unless they have tenure... Then I'm not sure. 🤔

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 11 points 5 months ago

Would you rather be fired or be fired and facing legal consequences?