HELP IN HIRING

wiremanufacturer · January 2003

I know that I have read this recently but can't find the post. When interview a person for a job, if they volunter health information can I ask more questions about it? I just overhead one of the HR people speaking with an applicant, the app stated that he left his last job because he broke his foot. My HR person said is it ok now? Was he supposed to do this? We are a manufacturing co and the ap would be required to stand for long periods of time(typically the ee's work for about 2 1/2 - 3 hours between breaks, they get 2 10 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch break).
Please give me advice on this situation.
Thanks

Balloonman · January 2003

What you can ask is: "We are a manufacturing co and the job requires that you be able to stand for long periods of time, typically for about 2 1/2 - 3 hours between breaks, you also get 2 10 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch break. Are you able to physically perform the required activitities in volved in the job for which you have applied, with or without a reasonable accommodation?

Then they have to make the call.

My $0.02 worth.
DJ The Balloonman

Lola815 · January 2003

Balloonman said exactly what I was going to say. Having a job description while you interview is very handy for situations like that.

Forrister7 · January 2003

If this person is the one you want to hire, ask for a doctor's note prior to the start of employment confirming that he/she can perform the tasks required.

HS · January 2003

>Balloonman said exactly what I was going to say. Having a job
>description while you interview is very handy for situations like
>that.

I agree with Lola about having the job description in front of you. Ours actually includes a full list of ADA factors (physical and environmental demands).

Gillian · January 2003

There is nothing wrong going on here. The applicant brought up the issue and the HR person merely followed up. It is perfectly logical and OK.

HELP IN HIRING

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