The owner of a small sporting goods store wants to avoid hiring drug users. He checks with his attorney and finds that
A) drug testing before hiring is legal.
B) drug usage is considered a disability and is not grounds for rejection.
C) no economical tests are available to check for drug usage.
D) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 flatly prohibits drug testing for jobs in private businesses.

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Drug testing before hiring is legal, as long as it is done fairly and consistently for all job applicants. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 does not prohibit drug testing, but it does require that an employer not discriminate against job applicants based on any legally protected disability, including drug addiction. However, current drug use is not a protected disability under the ADA.

The Owner of a Small Sporting Goods Store Wants to Avoid