Facts:

An employee, Ross, was an operator of heavy equipment in a sand and gravel operation. His performance was adequate for most of the 5 year period during which he worked for his employer. The operation was several miles out of town, and Ross and others took a company bus to the worksite. Several co-workers began to notice that there was a smell of marijuana emanating from Ross on a daily basis and reported it to the employer. The employer confronted Ross who admitted he had a drug problem. What is the best course of action for the employer to deal with Ross?

Required:

You should examine the relevant chapter of the text and other resources and write an essay answering the following:

• What is the best course of action for the employer to deal with Ross? Consider all options;

• What should Ross do in order to save his job?; and

• Can Ross can be terminated? When and on what basis?. Examine all possibilities.