Vocational Evaluation
/ˌvoʊkəˈneɪʃənəl ˌɛvəˈluːˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A systematic process assessing an individual's work skills, interests, abilities, and potential for vocational rehabilitation or disability claims in a legal context.
The court ordered a vocational evaluation to determine the claimant's capacity for alternative employment.
Forms
- vocational evaluation
- vocational evaluations
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Commentary
Vocational evaluations are pivotal in legal contexts involving disability benefits, workers' compensation, and employment discrimination to objectively assess employability and work capacity.
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