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Originally Posted by baddog
Why would that be? They can have random drug tests.
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That's true. But I didn't think you could actually ask that question on an application or in an interview.
It's one of those things that puts the employer in a tough place. You could suspect it, but you can't legally ask (or so I thought). Then when the drug tests roll in, you're suspicions are confirmed, but NOW you can't even fire the person. As an employer you have to pay to help them with their problem.
In Canada, you're not allowed to ask the person's age either. I would assume for discrimination protection.
You also can't ask if they've ever been in jail. You CAN ask "Have you ever been convicted of a crime for which you have not been granted a pardon?"
All questions just vague enough to protect the applicants rights...according to the lawyers.