When deciding whether to include drug testing as a contingent assessment in their selection process, employers must:
A) enforce policies requiring all applicants to self-administer drug tests
B) balance individual rights against employer liability and workplace safety
C) test for drugs and physical limitations under all circumstances for liability reasons
D) accommodate employees even if it would alter the nature of the enterprise's viability
E) implement mandatory drug testing policies when there is no connection between the testing and job performance

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Employers must balance their need to ensure a safe workplace with the individual rights of job candidates. Simply requiring all applicants to self-administer drug tests (A) or testing for all possible physical limitations (C) is not necessary or appropriate in all circumstances. Accommodating employees (D) is a separate issue from drug testing during the hiring process. Implementing mandatory drug testing policies without a connection to performance (E) is not necessary or fair.

When Deciding Whether to Include Drug Testing as a Contingent