Such a rule could emerge from the Weber case. Thus, some fear Weber v. Kaiser is a bad test case on which to pin the future of voluntary affirmative-action programs. Those concerned with enforcing fair employment say their job would be vastly more difficult if the Supreme Court bans voluntary affirmative-action programs in the absence of prior findings of discrimination. It would be distressing, and it would be very difficult,'' Assistant Labor Secretary Elisburg says. The key difficulty is explained by the EEOC's Mrs. Norton.
Corporate officials agree.
Distaste for government interference is another reason business hopes voluntary affirmative action survives the Weber case.