Hair salon told it 'cannot advertise for a happy stylist'

[R Mutt]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestersh...

I'm sure there are numerous talented people in that profession who remain affable while suffering from depression but when do undesirable traits for a particular role become a condition which could constitute discrimination against potential employee?

Behavioural or concentration issues in children are now widely attributed to a neurological condition (and of course there are many roles where traits associated with certain of these conditions are in fact desirable). Could a lack of motivation or ability which may be due to a physical or mental condition or just sheer laziness not then make it discriminatory to advertise for hard working candidates?

[amusingduck]

BBC said:

"They said you're not allowed to use the word happy, in case somebody thinks they can't apply because they are not a happy person."

That's exactly what it means and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that

[HiAsAKite]

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