Add Comment Question: how can a person be fired for impairment Answer: Where an employer has reasonable cause to believe that an employee is under the influence or impaired by drugs or alcohol, the employee may be subject to testing and/or subject to discipline, up to an including termination, depending on the specific circumstance of the incident. If you are an employer looking to dismiss an employee with drug or alochol related issues, it is extremely important that you obtain legal advice first. Please give us a call at the number below. We would be happy to discuss this with you further. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.