If an organization wants to implement a drug testing policy for selection purposes, which of the following could they do?
A) withdraw job offers for candidates who fail drug tests without offering accommodation
B) implement mandatory drug testing policies when the testing is not connected to job performance
C) refuse to hire candidates who disclose drug abuse problems without first offering to assist
D) assume that all drug tests reliably provide accurate data on current usage levels
E) ensure that the testing is a bona fide occupational requirement for which accommodation would affect the viability of the enterprise

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The organization can implement a drug testing policy for selection purposes only if it is a bona fide occupational requirement, which means that the job duties require a person to be drug-free for the safety of themselves and others, and requiring accommodation would affect the viability of the enterprise. The organization must also provide accommodation for individuals who have a disability that requires the use of medication. Refusing to hire candidates who disclose drug abuse problems without first offering to assist would discriminate against individuals with disabilities. Mandating drug testing policies that are not connected to job performance would also be discriminatory. Assuming that all drug tests reliably provide accurate data is not necessarily true as false positives and negatives can occur, leading to wrongful termination or refusal to offer a job. Finally, withdrawing job offers for candidates who fail drug tests without offering accommodation would also be discriminatory.

If an Organization Wants to Implement a Drug Testing Policy