Disciplinary action for intoxication under Russian labor law

A Russian employer may discipline an employee who arrives at work under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to the Labor Code. This is the practical view shared in discussions with lawyers involved in labor law, including perspectives published by media outlets. The workplace is understood as the entire organization or facility where an employee performs duties for the employer, not just a single desk or office. Dismissal for intoxication is permitted if intoxication is detected while the employee is leaving the organization after the end of the workday, as explained by legal experts.