Scenario 2.2.A Physical Challenge

question 70

Multiple Choice

Scenario 2.2.A Physical Challenge
Anne,who has fibromyalgia,applied for a full-time teaching assistant position working with children with special needs.She had heard about the position from her friend who worked at the school district.She met all the conditions of the selection process but was refused employment by the school district because they felt she would be unable to deal with the large class of older-aged,severely physically challenged children due to her joint and muscle pain and fatigue.They have decided to implement minimum strength requirements for teaching assistants who work with the older,more physically challenging students.
-Please refer to Scenario 2.2.What legislation applies in this case?

• A)the Canada Labour Code
• B)the Employment Equity Act
• C)provincial human rights law
• D)the Canadian Human Rights Act

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Definitions:

Ostracism

The social or psychological exclusion of an individual from a group, which can lead to feelings of loneliness and distress.

Social Pain

Emotional pain experienced as a result of social rejection, exclusion, or loss of social connections.

Tylenol

A brand name for acetaminophen, a medication used to reduce fever and alleviate pain.

Ostracism

The practice of excluding or ignoring an individual or group by other members of a society or group.