No,

It's not illegal and it is not uncommon. Many employers administer psychological tests such as the MMPI and others.  There is nothing unusual about this.  This is the first time I have heard of an MTSO giving one.  Calling it a psychiatric test is incorrect. It's a psychological test.  These tests are given to determine an individuals mindset.  They are usually true false.

Ex. question.  People are often out to get me  T   F

                         I enjoy being the center of attention   T F

They generally make the same statements over and over throughout the test but rephrased.  I think the person who refused is over reacting.  She should have taken the time to find out the content of the test.

• ExecuScribe wants employees to take a psychiatric test. How creepy. I refused! sm - Miss Prissy
  • What about IQ tests? - That's what they need to
  • And another thing (sm) - Peanuts
  • As a former QA Manager.... - sm
    • Oh my goodness! But, there are CRAZY people in every field - Sane Lady
    • I have never met so many people in SM - MT who agrees
      • Could it be that so many work from home or in the basement of hospitals? sm - Agree
  • When did this happen?? - Are you a new hire or an IC turned employee?
    • I would be new with them. I'm crazy too but that's none of their business! - Miss Prissy
      • It is none of their business (sm) - Peanuts
        • There a lot of companies in other fields that administer psychological sm - Agree with Execuscribe
          • Hey, you're in luck then. They're hiring! (nm) - Peanuts
  • I think it is a great idea to prepare us for some of the truly sm - MTSO
    • And what about the MTSOs that ... - no name
    • In depth, what exactly are you looking for in these psych tests? - MTSO-2
    • Sounds like the pot calling the kettle black to me! - Oh GOOD GRIEF!!!
      • Couldn't agree more, LOL! (nm) - Peanuts
    • It's not like we're a bunch of perverted axe murderers wanting to work with - Oh, please!
      • Quick, the gene pool need a quick Clorox! - nm
  • Did they give you a reason for having to take a psych test? nm - Anon
  • psych test - Sara
    • No, it's not. I've had to go through an MMPI. - nm
    • after doing a TINY bit of research .... - Sara
      • LOL! - nm
    • If I were an employer - don't blame 'em
      • The scary thing is that quite a few of the - Yes, but.....
        • And the MTs that flunk the psych test are given the - probably
          • ROFL! Where's the little High Five emoticon? - ROFL!
      • I think that it's a two way street, after all see message - Miss Prissy
        • Agree! Being hired should not be an - invasive procedure! sm
        • And your complaint is? Do you expect a house call and group hugs? - Ye Gods!
      • LOL, I agree! Some of these people are scary. nm - WR Judd
    • No, - joy
      • Oh, brava! - nm
  • What in the world did they want to know? - say what?
    • If you ever worked for Spheris, you are classified as insane. - .........................
    • I don't know what they wanted to know. I didn't take the test. I felt it was invasion of pr - Miss Prissy

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