HRCI Exam SPHR Topic 6 Question 48 Discussion

Answer option C is correct.

Current users of illegal drugs are specifically excluded from protection under the ADA. The ADA, however, does not require that an employer retain any employee whose substance abuse---regardless of the status or type of substance---represents a serious safety risk to themselves or others. Recovering addicts are protected by the ADA. And, depending on certain conditions, users of legal substances such as alcohol or prescription drugs may be protected by the ADA.

Chapter: Risk Management

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