Can a perspective employer discriminate against a recovering alcoholic if the question is asked, "have you been treated for a...
Full Question:
Can a perspective employer discriminate against a recovering alcoholic if the question is asked, "have you been treated for a drug or alcoholism problem?"
11/14/2007 |
Category: Employment |
State: Florida |
#12278
Answer:
People with alcoholism who are substantially limited in a major life activity will have a disability under the ADA. However, even if a person with alcoholism meets the definition of disability, an employer may discipline, discharge, or deny employment to an alcoholic whose current use of alcohol adversely affects job performance or conduct to the extent that s/he is not "qualified"
