Asked by Sarah
Do employers have the right to screen employees or potential employees to learn if they are smokers, have chronic disease, or are overweight? Why?
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
I don't think they do. Although these conditions may cause excessive absences, they don't do so for most people.
I'm a heavy smoker, my daughter has lupus, and a good friend was obese. Yet, we are on the job far more than many other people without these conditions.
I'm a heavy smoker, my daughter has lupus, and a good friend was obese. Yet, we are on the job far more than many other people without these conditions.
Answered by
Sarah
so its not right for them to screen because even if you smoke, have a disease or are overweight then you can still do the job they should not base your preformance on you health conditions unless they get in the way of the job?
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Exactly!
Answered by
Sarah
okay thank you for clearing that up!!!! :)
Answered by
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.