Practice Note
Gambling is prohibited by three federal laws—the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, the Interstate Wire Act of 1961 and the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act of 2006—which outlaw betting on professional or amateur sports (with exceptions for a few states) and using the Internet for interstate wagers and unlawful gambling. Because placing sports wagers is illegal in most states, allowing your employees to engage in online betting, possibly with out-of-state employees, violates these laws.
State laws vary. A few states allow small pools that limit entry fees and forbid the “house” (the employer) from keeping any winnings; however, federal laws will still apply.

Employees Gambling In The Workplace Violence

A If an employee is gambling in work time they may be in breach of contract if they are not carrying out their duties and employers should use their disciplinary procedure. If the individual is involved in fraud or theft then it could amount to gross misconduct. Problem gambling can impact a range of areas of work. Here are some of the warning signs that your employee might need help: 1. Arriving late to work/leaving work early or taking long lunch hours; Unexplained disappearances or increased absenteeism; Unusual or predictable sick leave pattern; Gambling on company time (work computer, mobile, telephone). Here's a list of things to consider in developing your policy against gambling: Define gambling or the type of behavior that you want to restrict. Emphasize that some kinds of gambling are illegal. Acknowledge that gambling can interfere with employee productivity and morale. Whilst it can be difficult to diagnose a gambling problem in an employee, there are a red flags you should watch out for: Increased absenteeism Disheveled appearance Taking large blocks of vacation at short notice Excessive use of company telephones Mood swings Theft of company property Arguments. Most workplace policies will prohibit gambling, some with a few exceptions, such as donating all winnings to a charity or creating no-entry-fee pools in which the employer provides a prize.

Employees Gambling In The Workplace Act

Most workplace policies will prohibit gambling, some with a few exceptions, such as donating all winnings to a charity or creating no-entry-fee pools in which the employer provides a prize.

Objective

[Company Name] prohibits most forms of gambling in the workplace, including professional or organized gambling activities. Where federal and state laws allow, the company may allow exceptions to this prohibition for [Company Name]-sponsored events supporting a charitable or fundraising cause.

Employees must seek the approval of the human resource (HR) department prior to engaging in any gambling activities. Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, including possible termination of employment.

The HR department ensures that [Company Name] is in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local gambling laws.