Can work criteria, such as lifting up to 30 pounds, bending and stretching be included as conditions of employment? Can these also be operational requirements?
A4. Yes. These criteria, as bonafide work requirements, may be stated as conditions of employment, which are to be maintained throughout the period of employment in the position. Stated as an operational requirement, the manager may assess the candidate’s ability to undertake such work requirements as part of the merit criteria. Conditions of employment do not form part of the merit criteria.