Scenario 3

question 58

Multiple Choice

Scenario 3.1 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 for employment by the company on the advice of the medical doctor who performed the mandatory medical examination.
-What protection does Bill have under human rights law in this situation

• A)Bill is not being discriminated against as public safety requires a high standard of driving skills.
• B)Bill is protected on the grounds of physical disability.
• C)Bill is protected by employment equity legislation.
• D)Bill is not being discriminated against as driving requires quick response of his hands and feet.

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Definitions:

Gratuitous

Referring to something given without expecting anything in return, often related to acts of kindness or voluntary transactions without compensation.

Preexisting Duty

A legal concept indicating that if someone is already legally obligated to perform a certain action, that action cannot be used as consideration for a new contract.

Consideration

The value (such as money, goods, or services) that is given in exchange for a contractual promise or action.

Consideration

The value, such as money, promised, given, or done that induces a party to enter into a contract.