Charlie and Billy, I believe this is the case in Canada as well. To do otherwise would be considered discrimination, just as one cannot be fired or "let go" because they have a chronic illness. However, if an employer is determined to get rid of somebody, they can usually find another way. Unfortunate, but it does happen... Judith <judithr @ rogers.wave.ca.. At 07:57 am 18/07/97 -0400, Charles T. Meyer wrote: >Billy, >In the States at least the physical exam can be give, I believe only >after you have been given notification that you have been hired. It can >only be used to determine whether you are physically able to perform the >duties of the job you have been hired for, not to rank you against other >potential candidates.