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In brief
Overview
According to U.S. Airways, Inc., u.S. Airways, Inc. argues that the ADA does not require an employer to override a neutral seniority system that is unrelated to disability.
According to U.S. Airways, Inc., u.S. Airways, Inc. contends that reasonable accommodation includes reassignment and that employers must actively consider other vacant positions for a disabled employee.
Background and question before the Court
What each side argues
US Airways, Inc. (petitioner)
According to U.S. Airways, Inc., u.S. Airways, Inc. maintains that the ADA does not require an employer to override neutral selection criteria unrelated to disability, nor to set aside a bona‑fide seniority system.
According to U.S. Airways, Inc., u.S. Airways, Inc. argues that reasonable accommodation includes reassignment and requires the employer to actively consider other vacant positions for the employee.
Robert Barnett (respondent)
Source-limited. The record does not yet support a complete account.
What happened at oral argument
Ms. Center argued on behalf of the respondent during the oral argument, which was recorded on page 24 of the transcript.
What the Court decided
Why it matters
Terms to know
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Primary sources
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- 7d5480b5b9dea24d0794-r1-8e1424b7711640f7.pdforal argument transcript
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