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Recent decisions show the Fair Work Commission doesn't shy away from ordering reinstatement after employees have breached workplace D&A policies, and there's a high bar for appealing these rulings, a lawyer says.

This Q&A covers:

• drug and alcohol policies and procedures;
• communication and training;
• intoxication versus impairment;
• alternatives to dismissal;
• prescription medication management;
• considerations when defending unfair dismissal claims;
• challenges in appealing unfair dismissal rulings; and more