Legal Question in Disability Law in Minnesota
Skills testing and the ADA
If the ability to differentiate colors is required for a position, is it legal to test applicants for color blindness and screen out those who indicate an inability to differentiate colors? Are there any restrictions to testing against a specific disability, such as color blindness?
Asked on 3/30/99, 11:50 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Barbara C. Johnson
Law Office of Barbara C. Johnson
Re: Skills testing and the ADA
If the ability to differentiate between colors
is (1) a legitimate requirement of the job and
(2) an "essential function" of the job and
you cannot perform that with a reasonable
accommodation, you have no case.
Barbara C. Johnson
Law Office of Barbara C. Johnson
6 Appletree Lane
Answered on 4/07/99, 6:43 pm