My wife had found the following advertistment for a job in the Tampa, Florida area. The ad states:
Create, edit and publish standards, procedures, policies and technical and user documentation. Create and maintain format, style and standards fordocumentation. Manage and maintain documentation control procedures. Monitor and determine documentation needs within the company and for ASO clients. Perform other duties as assigned. Some college or equivalent work experience. Knowledge of documentation processes and procedures. Knowledge of business processes and procedures. Demonstrated ability with the spoken and written language. Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively. Proficient in Word and Excel. Familiarity with Oracle HRMS/Payroll Application. Ability to work and relate well with clients, management and staff. Ability to make decisions based on experience and policy. Must have a high level of oral and written communication skills. Professional business demeanor. Fluent in English. Adequate vision, speech, hearing and physical ability to perform essential job duties.
Notice the final sentance starting with ‘Adequet’. Sounds aweful subjective to me, especially the physical ability to perform part. My wife qualifies for this ad as far as what they require but she does suffer from arthritis. Would this make her ‘inadequet’? Sounds like this company is violating various anti-discrimination laws in the way they word the last sentence which needs to be left out of the ad to begin with.
What’s your take on this? Does the TechRepublic staff have anything to ad?
Thanks,
Chuck C.