According to HR consultancy Jaluch, there has been an increasing number of employers asking for help in putting together alcohol policies.
Since August 2008 there has been an increase of 50% in this number due to the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act. Under this legislation, an employer who knowingly allows an employee to come to work under the influence of alcohol can be prosecuted.
A director at Jaluch, Gina Leccacorvi said: "Certain industries, particularly the rail and manufacturing industries, clamped down on this some time ago to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act, but now office-based firms are beginning to take heed.
"With lunchtime and evening networking a key part of working life for many city firms, imposing a no-alcohol policy has its challenges. But the risk of failing to have a clear policy in place can be high. Drinking during working hours impairs judgement which can put colleagues at risk."
Since August 2008 there has been an increase of 50% in this number due to the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act. Under this legislation, an employer who knowingly allows an employee to come to work under the influence of alcohol can be prosecuted.
A director at Jaluch, Gina Leccacorvi said: "Certain industries, particularly the rail and manufacturing industries, clamped down on this some time ago to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act, but now office-based firms are beginning to take heed.
"With lunchtime and evening networking a key part of working life for many city firms, imposing a no-alcohol policy has its challenges. But the risk of failing to have a clear policy in place can be high. Drinking during working hours impairs judgement which can put colleagues at risk."
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