Are recovering drug addicts covered by the ADA?
Can an employer require an applicant or employee to take a drug test? Why can an employer require applicants to undergo a drug test prior to hiring? Are individuals who are taking properly prescribed medications required to inform the future employer prior to the drug test and/or hiring of their medication? Can an employer terminate an employee who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs? Are the results of a drug test confidential? What actions can an employer take based on positive results of a drug test? Does the ADA protect people who are recovering alcoholics? Can employers make workplace rules regarding alcohol use? Can people who have alcoholism be held to the same standards as their co-workers? Must employers provide drug rehabilitation to recovering alcoholics or drug users? C. Summary A. Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and this Guide What the ADA covers On July 26, 1990 the ADA was passed by Congress. The ADA provides major civil rights pro
