Q: I was wanting to know about the laws concerning employment & drug tests. I am ill but can work but take oxycodone
I understand about certain jobs on site. But I wish to do retail. I need a job! A person would not be able to tell I am on my medication as all it does is kill the pain my disease causes so I can work and can have a productive life.
A:
Depending on your illness, it may qualify under ADA as needing to be accommodated. Such a reasonable accommodation could include the use of something like oxycodone.
Further, must drug tests are testing for illegal drugs. If you have a prescription then it is not illegal, but it is usually up to the employer to decide if they will allow it (if we are not in an ADA issue).
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