I feel so bad. Is it fair? They just assumed something is wrong with me because of my hunch. (Some people don't even notice it, though).
My doctor says I should not do surgery because my back isn't bad enough for that.
2007-11-26 07:33:45 · 27 answers · asked by taram 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
This happens to be a mid-sized, great company. (I mean, I used to think it's great).
2007-11-26 07:40:49 · update #1
Theonly problem is the look. Physically i'm good- I can bend, no pain from my back at all...
2007-11-26 07:44:39 · update #2
i would have went off on them. god loves you just like a lotta other people do. only have surgery if you feel you need to, & if it'd make you happy
2007-11-26 07:37:21 · answer #1 · answered by kerri_lashea 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What they did to you was totally morally and legally wrong!!!
I would take some form of action if I were you!
If you are not fond of hiring a lawyer...file a complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are sure (or even have a strong suspicion) that your scoliosis was the reason you were not hired...take action!
Title I of the ADA deal strictly with Employment. You would file with the EEOC or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
A few people have stated that they do not know if your scoliosis is what the ADA would consider as a disability...but it fits the ADA's definition of a disability. The ADA states that a person is protected under the ADA if they "have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, have a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment." So...if your scoliosis does not limit one or more of your life activities, the people that did not hire you felt that it did. Clearly, they regarded you as having such impairment!
2007-11-26 15:46:22 · answer #2 · answered by KaitMarie. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be able to take a legal course of action if you were discriminated against...CHECK OUT THE ADA -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americans_with_Disabilities_Act_of_1990
Title 1 is EMPLOYMENT
The ADA states that a covered entity shall not discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability. This applies to job application procedures, hiring, advancement and discharge of employees, worker's compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Covered entity can refer to an employment agency, labor organization, or joint labor-management committee, and is generally an employer engaged in interstate commerce and having 15 or more workers. Discrimination, among other things, may include limiting or classifying a job applicant or employee in an adverse way, denying employment opportunities to people who truly qualify, or not making reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of disabled employees, not advancing employees with disabilities in the business, and/or not providing needed accommodations in training. Employers can use medical entrance examinations for applicants, after making the job offer, only if all applicants (regardless of disability) must take it, and if it is treated as a confidential medical record. Qualified individuals do not include any employee or applicant who is currently engaging in the illegal use of drugs when that usage is the basis for the employer's actions.
I don;t know if scoliosis is considered a "qualified disability" so it may be on a case by case basis.
2007-11-26 15:44:46 · answer #3 · answered by Cid Young 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did the potential employer say to you that you were rejected because you have scoliosis?
There are a few folks here who have been quick to advise you to sue yet haven't asked this question. Unless this was specifically stated, you'd have a hard time proving it and you may be wrong about why you were not hired. Incidentally, this is not a Disease question, it's an Employment question.
2007-11-26 15:59:25 · answer #4 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where in the world you are you may be able to take them to an industrial tribunal for discrimination. Employers aren't allowed to discriminate on medical conditions unless this was specified on the job description.
On a personal basis I am sorry that this happened to you. I am sure you are a very nice person and I would like to know you as a friend.
Good luck
2007-11-26 15:40:52 · answer #5 · answered by Dragon Prince 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the UK, according to the Disability Discrimination Act they can't refuse to give you a job on the grounds of disability unless you are physically incapable of doing it.
You should complain. People with a disability have enough to deal with, without having to suffer discrimination too.
2007-11-26 15:48:07 · answer #6 · answered by Babs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sue him! You can't be fired because of a hunch on your back, that's against the law. I'm really sorry for you, you shouldn't have gone through this. Gosh, some employers are morons!
2007-11-26 15:37:47 · answer #7 · answered by Josephine 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This has law suit written all over it . He can not discriminate you. If you are physically able to do the job, talk to an attorney.
2007-11-26 15:37:50 · answer #8 · answered by purplewaterhorse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im really sorry about that. thats horrible. DIscrimination is BAD!
you could probally have the best skills in the world but they would never know b/c they never gave you a chance.
best of luck!
2007-11-26 15:38:34 · answer #9 · answered by Sara S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No... Its not fair unless the job couldnt be performed properly. They also have laws against this... Thats garbage!
Good luck
2007-11-26 15:38:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry - Sounds like someone you would not want
to work for anyway.
You will find a better boss in a better company.
2007-11-26 15:36:41 · answer #11 · answered by Fuzzybutt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋