The U.S. Supreme Court…declined to hear an appeal by United Airlines…over what accommodations it must make for employees who become unable to perform their current jobs. The action left in place a ruling by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which found that such workers should automatically be reassigned to open positions for which they are qualified, unless employers demonstrate that doing so would create undue hardship. Under the airline's…policy, employees who could no longer perform their current job duties could apply to transfer to another vacant position. Although they would be guaranteed an interview…the selection process would be competitive, the policy stated. The EEOC [Equal Employment Opportunity Commission] sued the airline…saying the policy violated a requirement of the Americans with Disabilities Act that employers provide "reasonable accommodations" to disabled workers…United Airlines spokeswoman…said the company was disappointed and that the ruling "limits employers' ability to hire the most qualified applicant for a position."…