Laws & LiabilityQuestion 20 of 80
A seller-server notices a coworker regularly serving obviously drunk patrons. What is the best course of action?
a.Ignore it, since it is not their station
b.Join in to avoid conflict
c.Report the concern to management so the illegal over-service can be stopped
d.Wait until someone gets hurt
Explanation
Over-service endangers the public and exposes the whole business to liability, so the concern should be reported to management promptly. Waiting for harm to occur only increases legal and safety risk. Protecting patrons is a shared responsibility among all staff.
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