Jason and Katrina Work on the Loading Dock for Longhaul

question 28

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Katrina's seniority is a good defense.
• B)Jason's disability is a sufficient basis for relief.
• C)Longhaul's action was a business necessity.
• D)Longhaul's action was a reasonable accommodation.

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