Asked by Justice Kay-Lease on May 14, 2024
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Allie is a licensed pilot who is nearsighted.She has 20/20 (perfect)vision when she wears her contact lenses.Without her contact lenses,she cannot read or drive,but with her contact lenses,she is able to engage in these activities.Acme Airlines has a requirement that its pilots have 20/20 uncorrected vision.Allie applies for a pilot position with Acme and is rejected based on her need to wear contact lenses.Allie goes to the EEOC to file a charge under the ADA against Acme Airlines.What is the likely result?
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.
Licensed Pilot
A person who has been officially authorized to operate an aircraft following the fulfillment of specific criteria.
Nearsighted
A common vision condition where close objects are seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurred, also known as myopia.
- Differentiate between legal and illegal discrimination under the provisions of Title VII and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between legal and illegal discrimination under the provisions of Title VII and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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