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STIS: Who are our HR/Legal experts here?

Posted by Strongbad (aka Rambler14) Jul 28 '16, 11:10

Can a company get sued over a decision to not hire someone because of a medical issue?

I don't know if the medical issue would be classified as a "disability"

The medical issue is very obvious.

The individual was the top choice through the interview process, but ultimately not extended an offer because the company thought that the medical issue would prevent the person from accomplishing the job requirements effectively.

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If it rises to the level of disability, certainly yes if you document that they are the best person for the position. - spamlet Jul 28, 11:16 3
- What makes a medical issue rise to the level of a disability? -- nm - Strongbad Jul 28, 11:18 2
  - I'm not that familiar with the ADA to be able to tell you. I'm going off what HR has told me when hiring people. -- nm - spamlet Jul 28, 11:21 1
    - Thanks. -- nm - Strongbad Jul 28, 12:08
If 15 or more employees, perhaps. But the issue would likely need to be a disability. -- nm - Dark Callisto Jul 28, 11:16

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