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Labor/Employment

Dec. 30, 2006

Being Fairer to the Disabled

EMPLOYMENT COLUMN - By John T. Hansen - In a decision that could have far-reaching effects, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this fall held that United Parcel Service may not use standardized hearing tests to disqualify applicants for the job of package delivery truck driver.

Employment Column

By John T. Hansen
     
      In a decision that could have far-reaching effects, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this fall held that United Parcel Service may not use standardized hearing tests to disqualify applicants for the job of package delivery truck driver. The court also held that a job applicant does not have the initial burden of demonstrating that he or she is qualifi...

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