Scenario 2.2.A Physical Challenge

question 10

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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 protection does Anne have under human rights law in this situation?

• A)Anne is not being discriminated against as physical strength is a BFOR to ensure safety when working with physically challenged children.
• B)Anne is protected on the grounds of physical disability.
• C)Anne is protected by employment equity legislation.
• D)Anne is not being discriminated against,as special needs teacher assistants require physical strength to work with physically challenged children.

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Definitions:

Family and Medical Leave Act

A U.S. federal law that provides employees with unpaid leave for family and medical reasons, with the assurance of job protection.

Paid Leave

A policy allowing employees to take time off from work while still receiving compensation.

Shift Work

A work schedule that involves periods of work followed by periods of rest, allowing businesses to operate outside the standard 9 to 5 working hours.

Stay-at-home Dad

A father who chooses to be the primary caregiver of the children and the house while the partner works outside the home.