Random drug tests do not measure actual impairment and can give false positives or punish individuals for out-of-work activities that do not affect job performance. Therefore, they are typically unjustifiable in most circumstances. Certain safety-sensitive positions may warrant drug testing, but even then, the tests should be designed to measure impairment rather than just the presence of drugs in the system.

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Random Drug Tests

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Random drug tests

A) measure actual impairment and are therefore justifiable.
B) do not measure actual impairment and are therefore unjustifiable in most circumstances.
C) they should be used in all organizations.
D) are justifiable in non-safety-sensitive positions.
E) do not face any restrictions in Canada.

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