Overview and Policy Statement
Excessive alcohol consumption may endanger the health and safety of Advantus employees and others around them. It is Advantus’s policy to take steps to limit the consumption of alcohol at company functions. The possession, consumption, or use of alcoholic beverages at company functions may occur only with prior, written approval from the executive (EVP or higher) overseeing the department who is conducting the event. All employees (both permanent and temporary) are responsible for adherence to company policy. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination or the ending of the seasonal or temporary assignment.
Eligibility and Scope
- This policy is applicable to all employees of Advantus, including seasonal and temporary employees.
- Company functions to which this policy applies include, but are not limited to trade shows, receptions or events for business contacts, retirement or anniversary parties, baby showers, birthdays, company or department outings, and year-end or holiday events.
Applying the Policy
- Alcohol is not permitted in any Advantus workplace or during business hours.
- Employees who choose to drink alcoholic beverages at off-site company functions are expected to behave in accordance with usual business standards and all company policies. It is unacceptable for employees to consume excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages at any event when representing Advantus.
- Advantus will pay for a maximum of two (2) servings of alcoholic beverages per person at an approved off-site company function.
- If Advantus provides an alcoholic beverage to an employee or an employee’s guest and there is any question that a driver is impaired, then Advantus will reimburse the reasonable costs of alternative transportation home.
- Alcoholic beverages must be served, rather than simply made available, to those who wish to partake. Self-serving of alcoholic beverages at company functions is strictly prohibited.
- Food must be served or made available with any alcoholic beverage.
- Alcohol is not to be served to minors or anyone who appears to be impaired.