§ 42-87-1.2. Qualification standards.

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RI Code › Title 42 › Chapter 42-87 › Section 42-87-1.2

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A covered entity shall not use qualification standards, employment tests, or other selection criteria based on an individual€™s uncorrected vision unless the standard, test, or other selection criteria, as used by the covered entity, is shown to be job-related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity.

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