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155.01 Pre-employment medical examinations.
CROSS REFERENCES
Welfare - see Ohio Const., Art. II, Sec. 34
Workers' compensation - see Ohio Const., Art. II, Sec. 35; Ohio R.C. Ch. 4123
Wages and hours on public works - see Ohio Const., Art. II, Sec. 37; Ohio R.C. Ch. 4115
Deductions for dues and savings - see Ohio R.C. 9.41, 9.43
Deductions for municipal income tax - see Ohio R.C. 9.42
Public Employees Retirement System - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 145
Expenses for attendance at conference or convention - see Ohio R.C. 733.79
Vacation credit - see Ohio R.C. 9.44
Ethics - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 102
(a) The Employer may require selected applicants to submit to an appropriate examination as a condition of employment to determine whether the applicant can physically and/or mentally perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodation where necessary.
(b) If the Employer requires a physical or psychological examination of applicants for hiring, the physical or mental examination will only be required after selecting the preferred applicant for appointment.
(c) When the Employer sends a selected applicant for an examination, a copy of the position description should be sent to the licensed, qualified practitioner conducting the examination, with a request that the practitioner indicate in writing whether the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job as identified; and if not, what accommodation, if any, the applicant would require in order to do the job.
(d) Pre-employment tests to determine current use of illegal drugs which may affect an applicant’s ability to perform the job duties shall be conducted before a conditional offer of permanent employment.
(e) Pre-employment tests to determine current use of illegal drugs which may affect an applicant’s ability to perform the job duties may be conducted before a conditional offer of part-time employment.
(f) The City may require physical agility tests for certain positions as determined appropriate by the Director of Public Safety and Service.
(g) Pre-employment examinations shall be conducted by a licensed medical practitioner selected by the Employer at the Employer’s expense.
(Ord. 33-95-0. Passed 11-13-95.)