A community association is within its legal rights to dismiss an employee without cause for which reason?

• A. Inadequate work performance
• B. Insubordination
• C. Sexual harassment
• D. Substance abuse on the job

Answer: (D)

Substance abuse on the job is a clear policy violation that directly affects safety, reliability, and the ability to perform duties. In a community association, where staff interact with residents and manage common areas, an employee under the influence on duty endangers people and property, making immediate dismissal under a zero-tolerance policy appropriate. Other issues like inadequate performance or insubordination typically require coaching, warnings, or progressive discipline before a dismissal, and sexual harassment involves illegal conduct that requires proper investigation and due process.