Ernest Lost Both His Legs In Combat In Iraq He Has Applied For A Job With Excels

Ernest lost both his legs in combat in Iraq. He has applied for a job with Excelsior Products in the company’s quality control lab. The job requires inspectors to randomly check products coming off the assembly line for defects. Historically, all inspectors have stood two-hour shifts. Ernest proposes to sit in his wheelchair. The company refuses to hire him because it says he will be less efficient. Ernest’s previous employment record shows him to be a diligent, serious worker.

Does Ernest have a legal right to be hired? What additional facts might you want to know in deciding?