Employer Can Deny Job if Risk to Worker Safety

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled yesterday that employers may deny a job to disabled workers who face serious risks to their own health or safety.In Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Petitioner v. Mario Echazabal (No. 001406, 06/10/02) Mario Echazabal worked for independent contractors at an oil refinery owned by Chevron. Twice he applied for a job directly with Chevron, which offered to hire him if he could pass the company...