Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) — Question 250

Which of the following employment practices is NOT legal under ADA?

Answer options

• A. Establishing a policy that prohibits hiring alcoholic applicants
• B. Establishing a policy that prohibits smoking at any time at work
• C. Holding employees who are certified alcoholics to the same performance standards as other employees
• D. Refusing to hire an employee who currently uses illegal drugs

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the ADA protects individuals with a history of alcoholism from discrimination in hiring practices. Options B, C, and D are permitted under the ADA as they do not discriminate against individuals with disabilities recognized by the act.