This week, Randolph Babbitt, the heard of the Federal Aviation Administration, resigned following fall out of his drunk-driving arrest.

It was a monumental fall from grace for a man who has had an impressive career. His FAA bio page has already been deleted.

It’s unknown what Babbitt’s drinking history is, but I thought this was a good time to look again at how drinking issues can impact your career.

If you’re caught doing something illegal as a result, in most cases, an employer can legally fire you. But if you’re an alcoholic, and your boss finds out, you may indeed have some protections against adverse actions by your employer, but they are limited, according to labor law experts.. (more…)