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Can a company refuse to hire because the applicant has filed comp claims in the past, or because hiring this applicant will result in higher comp costs?

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Can a company refuse to hire because the applicant has filed comp claims in the past, or because hiring this applicant will result in higher comp costs?

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No. However, a company can refuse to hire people who are so likely to injure themselves that they pose a “direct threat” to the workplace.

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