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  In addition to education, experience, and a pristine background check, certain jobs require a clean bill of health. Employment physicals protect you from harm on the job, ensure you’re capable of performing the tasks required, and help your employer avoid liability lawsuits. PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAM Whether you’re a server at a restaurant or construction worker, some jobs require a certain level of physical fitness. Employers consider your ability to perform the required tasks not only for productivity’s sake, but for your safety as well. In this case, they can require a pre-employment physical to ensure you’re in good health and have the appropriate capabilities. However, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees from discrimination by carefully regulating this process. For instance, an employer can’t require you to undergo a pre-employment physical until they make you a contingent offer, meaning if you pass the physical, they will hire you. ...

Many employers require an employment physical to determine the suitability of an individual for a job. A pre-employment physical exam may be requested to ensure new hires are physically capable of performing their work and meet general health standards. Employment examinations may include physical examinations, health inquiries, psychological tests, drug testing, and mental health assessments. These exams compare the health of the potential employee with the expected demands of the job, to ensure that the individual is fit to do the job. The goal of the employment physical is to determine whether or not the prospective employee is capable of performing the physical demands of the job. The physical also intends to enhance safety at the workplace, and minimize the risk of work site-related accidents. If a prospective employee has some physical issues that are not essential to the job, the employment physical also allows the employer to make proper accommodations for the employee. E...