Scenario 2.3.Rejected from Employment

question 172

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Scenario 2.3.Rejected from Employment
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 from employment by the company on the advice of the medical doctor who performed the mandatory medical examination.
-Please refer to Scenario 2.3.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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