Alex Do I have to show my job my prescription?
A: Generally, no. Asking employees about prescription medications constitutes a medical inquiry under the ADA, in part because it may reveal information about an employee’s disability. Medical inquiries may be made of employees only if they are job related and consistent with business necessity.
Will I fail a drug test if I am prescribed Adderall?
Adderall can be detected in your urine for about 48 to 72 hours after last use. This test will usually show a higher concentration of Adderall than other drug tests, because Adderall is eliminated through urine.
Can I be fired for taking prescription Adderall?
However, because you work in payroll, it seems highly unlikely that taking Adderall would affect your ability to safely perform your job. And, as long as you are able to perform the essential functions of your job with or without accommodation, you are protected from discrimination based on your disability.
Can an employer ask all employees what prescription medications they are taking?
May an employer ask all employees what prescription medications they are taking? Generally, no. Asking all employees about their use of prescription medications is not job-related and consistent with business necessity. The EEOC further states as follows (emphasis added):
Do you have to disclose prescription drug use?
Require network providers to utilize state prescription drug monitoring programs. “Employers should not implement a blanket policy requiring all employees to disclose prescription drug use for legitimate medical purposes.
Can a employer refuse to hire an employee who uses illegal drugs?
The ADA does not protect employees who are currently using illegal drugs or are abusing legal prescription drugs. (However, federal laws state that employers may not fire, refuse to hire, or refuse to promote an employee or candidate who is in a drug rehabilitation program).
What kind of jobs ask about prescription medicine?
Instead, you need to determine the job positions for which prescription-related questions would be job-related and consistent with business necessity. Typically, those will be safety-sensitive positions, such as drivers, police officers, and heavy equipment operators.
May an employer ask all employees what prescription medications they are taking? Generally, no. Asking all employees about their use of prescription medications is not job-related and consistent with business necessity. The EEOC further states as follows (emphasis added):
Require network providers to utilize state prescription drug monitoring programs. “Employers should not implement a blanket policy requiring all employees to disclose prescription drug use for legitimate medical purposes.
How does prescription drug use affect your job?
While prescription drug use can be quite beneficial for employees, employers still have concerns when employees are under the influence of medication in the workplace. For instance, could prescription drug use impact job performance in a negative way? Could it increase the incidence of safety-related accidents?
Instead, you need to determine the job positions for which prescription-related questions would be job-related and consistent with business necessity. Typically, those will be safety-sensitive positions, such as drivers, police officers, and heavy equipment operators.