Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Pennsylvania

Discriminatory Hiring Practices?

I had a brief telephone interview for an insurance adjuster job. The posting on Monster said it was a non-smoking environment. I was asked if I smoked and I said,'' No, I had quit in February.'' I was immediately told I could not longer be considered for employment. I could however reapply after 1 year of being smoke-free.

Is this legal? Do I have any recourse? Is there a way to make the insurance company post their companies hiring policy in their job postings?


Asked on 6/08/09, 6:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

Re: Discriminatory Hiring Practices?

Its legal. Smokers are not a protected class under the discrimination laws.

{John}

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Answered on 6/09/09, 9:17 am


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