Philbrook is a teacher employed by the ansonia school district. he is a member of the worldwide church of god. his church holds certain holy days, and philbrook has missed 6 school days each year for such holy days. the teachers' union has negotiated a contract that permits the following leaves: 18 days per year for sickness: up to 180 days can be cumulated, 5 days for a family death, 1 day for a wedding, 3 days for national meetings, and 3 days for personal leave. the contract did not allow the use of these days for other reasons. philbrook was fired for having taken unauthorized, unpaid leave for his six holy days. he filed an eeoc complaint. who will win?
a. the school will win, because employees are not allowed personal days for religious holidays.
b. philbrook will win, because the school provided no reasonable accommodation for the holy days.
c. philbrook will win, because federal law allows him to use his sick and personal leave days for any purpose.
d. the school will win, because the contract with the union must be followed