Scenario 2.2.A Physical Challenge

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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.If Anne decided to file a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal or Commission,what legally protected grounds might be in violation in this workplace situation?

• A)gender
• B)culture
• C)sex
• D)physical disability

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