A legitimate seniority system is legal even if it perpetrates past discrimination.

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This is true according to the US Supreme Court's decision in the case of Connecticut v. Teal (1982). The Court ruled that as long as a seniority system was put in place in good faith and without any discriminatory intent, it can be continued even if it perpetuates past discrimination. However, if the seniority system has a disparate impact on a protected group, the employer must show that the system is job-related and consistent with business necessity.

A Legitimate Seniority System Is Legal Even If It Perpetrates