Is it ever acceptable to consider someones disability when filling a position?
Yes. You can consider an applicant’s disability if it makes him unable to perform an essential function of the job. For example, you can refuse to hire someone who is unable to lift things if one of the essential functions of the job is heavy lifting. For more about asking people about disabilities during a job interview, see How to Comply With the Americans with Disabilities Act When Hiring New Employees.
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- How is the disabled employee made accountable for absenteeism from the secondary position due to an unrelated sickness or disability?
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- Is it ever acceptable to consider someones disability when filling a position?
