I think the employer has the right to prevent any further litigation by
hiring someone who could be deleterious to the employees future health. Also,
a pet peeve of mine is that the large majority of decision on the ADA
rendered by the Supreme Court have involved what would not have been
considered a "disability" 20 years ago. Carpal Tunnel, Hepatitis C. The only
"real" disability was the PGA player and the court ruled in his favored.

Bobby

In a message dated 6/10/02 3:06:45 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

>I'm of two minds about this.  On one hand, it seems to me it's the right
>of each person to decide whether to apply for a job or not.  On the other
>hand, the employer has the right to decide not to hire a person, as long
>as it's not discriminatory.  And I honestly don't think concern for one's
>safety is discriminatory at the face of it.  However, I can foresee a lot
>of grey areas in this one.  Any thoughts, anyone?
>
>Kat