Are employers liable if an employee is injured while intoxicated on the job?

Yes, employers in Arizona are typically liable if an employee is injured while intoxicated on the job. Under Arizona liquor liability law, an employer can be held liable for any damages created by an employee or customer’s intoxicated behavior, such as personal injury or property damage. The employer can be held liable if the employee was intoxicated while on the job, or if the employer served alcohol to an individual who was already intoxicated and caused an injury or damage. Additionally, employers are liable if they served alcohol to a minor, and minors are found to be intoxicated while on the job. Liquor liability law in Arizona is in place to protect people from the damages caused by alcohol. Employers are required to take reasonable steps to ensure that alcohol consumption is properly supervised and monitored. In other words, employers must take reasonable steps to prevent intoxication on the job. They may do this by providing designated drivers, having alcohol-free work events, and other methods of monitoring. Ultimately, Arizona liquor liability law is in place to protect people from the damages caused by alcohol consumption. Employers are held responsible for any damages that occur due to an employee or customer’s intoxication on the job, and must take reasonable steps to monitor alcohol consumption.

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