Question

Jason and Katrina work on the loading dock for Longhaul Transport Company. Jason has a disability. Katrina has seniority. Jason asks for a transfer, which would represent an accommodation for his disability. Longhaul gives the transfer to Katrina on the basis of her seniority. Jason files a suit against Longhaul for discrimination on the basis of his disability. The court is most likely to rule that:___.
1. Jason’s disability is a sufficient basis for relief.
2. Katrina’s seniority is a good defense.
3. Longhaul’s action was a business necessity.
4. Longhaul’s action was a reasonable accommodation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Katrina's seniority is a good defense.

Explanation:

Industrial Jurisprudence

This is refered to as a system of rules and regulations that is used by labor and management fashion to show their specific employment rights and obligations in the work environment.

Seniority System

This is refered to as different rules and procedures usually within an agreement that shows the allocation of certain job situations including promotion, layoff and recall, as well as certain economic benefits based on length of service. This is application to many organizations.

Seniority

This very important measure of employee job security and it start with acquiring seniority on the date & time of hire (cannot be awarded until completion of probationary period).

Jason may lose the case as a result of the seniority system.