An em?ployer who hires and fires workers ac?cording to a fair seniority sys?tem may have a good defense to an employment discrimination suit.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A fair seniority system can provide a non-discriminatory and objective basis for employment decisions, and may be considered a reasonable business practice, thus providing a good defense against an employment discrimination lawsuit. However, if the seniority system is found to be discriminatory in its application or design, it may not provide a valid defense.

An Em?ployer Who Hires and Fires Workers Ac?cording to a Fair