Youare a unit manager in a hospitality organization and a talented young assistant manager reporting to you approached you and confessed that he was struggling with a substance abuse problem. The employee also states that he wants help from the company's EAP to overcome it. Assume also that, previous to this, your evaluation of the employee was that he was ready to assume responsibility for his own unit.

Would the employee's addiction problem change your view of the employee andhis performance?

Should the employee still be eligible for promotion?

Would the fact that the employee was seeking to enroll in your company's EAP affect your assessment of his readiness for promotion?

What legal issues should you be concerned with?

What ethical concerns are there?

Who could you consult with about making your decision?