Scenario 8-3
Bill, who has an arthritic condition, applied for a position as a private bus driver.He met all the conditions of the selection process but was rejected by the company on the advice of the doctor who performed the mandatory medical examination.
-Refer to Scenario 8-3.Before requiring the medical exam, which of the following did the employer need to establish
A)that the absence of arthritis was a bona fide occupational requirement for a private bus driver
B)that the medical exam was valid
C)that the medical exam was reliable
D)that physical ability was a bona fide occupational requirement for a private bus driver

Question

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Before requiring the medical examination, the employer needs to establish that the absence of arthritis is a bona fide occupational requirement for a private bus driver. In other words, they need to show that having arthritis would significantly impair the employee's ability to perform the essential duties of the job. If they cannot demonstrate this, then rejecting Bill based solely on his arthritic condition would be considered discriminatory.

Scenario 8-3 Bill, Who Has an Arthritic Condition, Applied for a Position