Discussion:
61 year-old Rob Felix interviewed at St. James Hospital for a position as a Patient Care Tech. Mr. Felix was not hired for the position and claimed he was a victim of age discrimination. The job description for the position listed the educational requirements which Mr. Felix claims to have met. The job description listed the working conditions as requiring heavy physical lifting (patients).
Discuss the documentation that would protect the hospital and help to defend its position.
• What could be some of the reasons Mr. Felix was not hired?
• What laws are applicable?