Who Should Be Laid Off First When Bias Limits One's Seniority?
AP News features analysis of Supreme Court cases on affirmative action and seniority in layoffs. It discusses DeFunis, Franks and Lee, Mississippi Highway Patrol, and related court rulings, exploring whether past discrimination or current fairness should guide layoff seniority while noting economic context and various opinions.
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