Opinion ID: 399394
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: issues

Text: 48 Although we have held that NASA's employment scheme as applied to Mr. Shirey violated Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, several important issues remain in this case. 49 The government has introduced affidavits to show that even if Mr. Shirey had received full competitive status, dating back to when he was first appointed, he still would have been separated during the reduction-in-force. If that is true, then Mr. Shirey's claims for back pay and injunctive relief depend on proof that he would have obtained another job through competitive reemployment or reinstatement rights. Mr. Shirey has also claimed discrimination in promotional opportunities, but he has not proved that he would have received a second promotion in the absence of discrimination. All of these questions present factual issues requiring resolution by the District Court. 50 Therefore, we reverse the District Court's order granting summary judgment for defendants 48 on plaintiff's Rehabilitation Act claim, and we remand for determination by the District Court as to what further relief may be appropriate. 51 So ordered.