[Scott Douglas]

Look at the bright side. At least they didn't go "I got this" and ruin the trans or clutch trying to learn on your car.

In answer to your question above - It would probably be looked at as a form of discrimination if they required that ability as a requirement for employment.
With the way kids don't even want to learn how to drive these days it doesn't surprise me they have trouble finding ones that can drive sticks.