Originally Posted by
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Ok. I’ve just had a hard time following how a medical issue would spark such a quick resignation.
If it involved substance use...
A civil servant could typically drag it out for a while, but would have to participate in the investigation. Refusal to cooperate in the investigation could get you fired.
Cooperating with the investigation could generate evidence which could be used in criminal proceedings. Lying might set you up for perjury.
If they didn't get any hard evidence of a crime (ie BAC test), might be better for her to cut her losses and run.
They might have tried to have her tested, but she may have correctly concluded that it was better to get fired/resign for DOT refusal than give evidence that could land her in jail.