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George L
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Jesse Jackson wil help you |
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bullwinkle
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it's legal because it's job-related |
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Joe Blow
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They must be able to prove that it is a requirement to perform essential job functions. |
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alexinscarborough
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It is sad the employer can not pick and choose a suitable applicant without 'offending' certain groups. |
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ADICT
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You'd be better off getting a job as a garden gnome! |
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jamie r
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If there was no real reason and they just didn't want short people then no, they are not allowed to do this, however for health and safety and just because of the general job description yes they are allowed to.
x |
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TAT
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No. It is no more discriminatory than requiring a bus driver to have good vision or a waitress to have the ability to hear. |
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aiminhigh24u2
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Not if that is a minimum height required to perform the job it's not. There is not a work around for every last job position. |
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Windy
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Carnivals have height requirements for rides, models usually have to be taller than 5'10'. I would ask. I'm sure they have a reason. If there is equipment use involved like using a small fork lift to move stuff, that could be why. If you have the experience, definitely apply and see why there is a restriction. |
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kyian43
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If the store can show a reasonable basis for the requirement, it is probably not illegal discrimination.
I would encourage you to apply anyway. If they say anything, tell them you've never had a problem before, and you thought they might put quality over quantity. |
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americanfreeman
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NOT IF THE job requires that.
Very legal |
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M90NKA
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yes it is, thats why theres no longer a height restriction if you want to be a policeman... |
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Nintendouche
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thats not discrimination
thats just tough luck |
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ConcernedCitizen
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I'd call it discrimination. Haven't they ever heard of a step stool? With the right equipment, anyone could fill the shelves, but apparently they're too cheap to even get a crate to stand on. Welcome to 21st century corporate America. |
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Your horns are showing Morris.
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Hey there! I'm also 4' 11"!!!!
I worked in a super market when I was in college. I could stock the top shelves... with a stool!
If you want the job, tell them that this thing has been invented called a step-stool. Never slowed me down... plus going up and down those little steps gave me a great butt! Yeowch!
Hang in there sister! Being short rocks!
EDIT:
I love the pixie and midget remarks... it just reminds me how cool it is to be different! I wouldn't trade my height for anything - I hope you feel the same! |
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loudog
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yes |
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CMA
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kind of does sound discrim. what if you were a little person? they do make stoold ya know, wear heels or just lie -what are they gonna do measure you? |
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Jaxx
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Since there could be a way around the height requirement( stools to help you reach high shelves..etc), I would say you may be able to pursue this as not necessary to the job and have a case. However, it will probably be a long drawn out case and you would be better to find a job elsewhere. Its not right or fair but that is how the system works. Good luck seeking employment! |
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Gideon
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You could argue that the store is discriminating. The employer should provide ladders to those who can't reach the top shelf, and by requiring you to be 5'2", that seems to fit the definition of discrimination. |
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open4one
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Look, just because something is "discrimination" does NOT mean that it is illegal.
To determine whether or not it is ILLEGAL discrimination is a two step process.
1. Is the basis of the discrimination any kind of "protected class" under the law? There are some besides race, but a number of idiots gave a thumbs-down to the only person that seems to recognize that there is LAW regarding this, not just whatever each answerer FEELS it should be, so do your own research.
2. Is there a BFOQ, in other words, a "bona fide occupational requirement", some valid justification for the discrimination?
I could tell you more, but since the best answers are getting thumbs down, look it up yourself or die in ignorance. |
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Amira Alexandra
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Yes, that is considered as discrimination in the workplace, espacially if the applicant is fully capable of the job and has all of the job requirments.. Especially in a supermarket, many disabled people (including those with height problems) get jobs there. An example is the line of Publix stores in Florida. You can send in a complaint for them to change it.
Good luck. |
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Hillary Sniper
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find a job in this day is totally ridiculous
where I live they even check your credit scores
now you tell me what my credit scores has to do
with a jop application?!!!
look buddy the best way is start your own business
at least you don't have to deal with a nazi boss |
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Mr.Robot
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Well it looks like you can't get that job, its not discrimination. It's just like them saying you must be able to lift X amount of pounds to work in a warehouse. It's just a matter of looking for employees that can perform a task properly. |
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Veteran
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Good thing for John McCain they don't have that rule for presidential candidates. I think he's barely 5-1. |
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STEVEN F
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Is it discrimination? Yes.
Is it illegal? NO.
Height is not a protected class for employment discrimination. |
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ibu guru
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And Rockettes must be between 5'7" and 5'11" -- no, it is not discriminatory if there is a valid reason for it. It can be ergonomic, safety requirement, or to keep a line of dancers uniform, or a number of other factors. If they stipulate a height requirement, you can be sure they cleared that with authorities before they ever tried to publish it, or they would have been squashed like a bug. |
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tentativechaos
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It is discriminating unless there is a good prctical reason for it. If like you said, people need to be able to reach high shelf than it's fine, but it they are just saying that because they can, then it's indeed discrimination. |
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Master M
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no, because nobody likes short people, especially below 5'2'' because they can't reach the top cabinets anyway |
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