Medical Or Possible Discrimination
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You are covered by The ADA "Americans with Disabilities Act". I had herniated a disc in my neck and required surgery and now have a plate and screws in my neck holding the vertebrae together and had a fusion. My attorney told me when seeking employment not to mention it until I absolutely have to. As it doesn't interfere with my Job anymore it doesn't need to be disclosed, and its illegal for an employer to bar me from employment due to the surgery. Since I disclosed it during my DOT physical and gave them the release for full duty to the examiner, and when I went in for a strength test with my employer I disclosed it as that form asked if I had any prior surgeries. Long story short you are federally covered if it doesn't interfere with your possible employment
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
The problem isn't that they won't hire her, its that they want a release for full duty that is current. The same form you provided. The DOT med forms are specific, and must be answered truthfully.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Right I misunderstood what was being said. I had thought that there was a full release initially 12yrs ago, I apologize for the misunderstanding.
Right I misunderstood what was being said. I had thought that there was a full release initially 12yrs ago, I apologize for the misunderstanding.
Apparently one company accepted the one from 12 years ago, but another wants a more current one.
It sucks.
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Well if prime accepted it, there are others who will too. Keep trying and chin up!
Good luck
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.