Seniority Prevails Over ADA For Day Off Selection
Natasha McIntyre was a sergeant with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. McIntyre worked the day shift, which runs from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., due to her seniority. In February 2016, McIntyre’s drug test revealed the presence of amphetamines. McIntyre had been prescribed the drug Adderall to treat her ADHD. She contacted Metro regarding possible accommodations for her ADHD. As accommodations for McIntyre’s disability, her doctor recommended: “(1)…