PSYC 3070 Chapter Notes - Chapter p.232-264: The Strongest, Extraversion And Introversion, Social Desirability Bias

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Chapter 8 selection ii: testing and other assessments page 232-264. Fitness, physical and medical exams should be used only after an offer of employment, which is made conditional on the applicant"s passing of the test. If used to test applicants employer must prove it is necessary for job performance. Physical exams lead to discrimination of those with disabilities. Canada was the first country to include equality rights for persons with mental disabilities. Employers are sensitive to hiring these individuals. In the employment setting, medical testing should only occur where determination of the condition being assessed is necessary for the safe, efficient and reliable performance of the essential components of the job. The commission does not support the pre- or post-employment testing for hiv. 24% of genetic specialists believe employers should have access to an employee"s confidential medical records as to allow employers with the knowledge of possible genetic diseases that could cost them down the line.

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