Oh, those wacky managers — can’t live with them, can’t live without ‘em. But company officials should be kicking themselves for this supervisor’s mental lapse that put his firm in court.
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Who won this case: Fired after refusing to sign discipline doc — was it age bias?
An over-50 employee refuses to sign a document saying she made a mistake that cost the company money. After she’s fired, she sues for age bias. Did she win? Read the dramatized version of this real-life case and see if you can determine the outcome.
Is it OK to call older employee ‘Pops’ and ‘Old Man’?
It’s certainly no secret that age bias claims are on the rise. So here’s a reminder to managers: Calling an older employee “pops” and “old man” — and harassing him to the point where he quits his job — might not work out that well in the long run.
What were they thinking? Speedos and facial hair
Occasionally, we run into stories that make us slap our foreheads and ask, “What were they thinking?” Here are a couple of examples.
Kicked to the curb after 40 years? You must be kidding
Here’s a classic example of how managers cause nightmares for HR pros.
Who won this case: Was age bias involved in RIF?
Recent reductions-in-force have sparked a spate of age-discrimination lawsuits. Read the dramatized version of this real-life case and see if you can determine the outcome.
Thanks, Judge: A foolproof checklist to avoid age-bias claims
A federal judge has just composed a checklist to help companies avoid age bias lawsuits.
Who won this case: 60-year-old top performer let go — was it age discrimination?
When does disruptive behavior trump productivity? A 60-year-old employee — his company’s top revenue producer — is fired after customers complain about him. Was it age discrimination? Read the dramatized version of this real-life case and see if you can determine the outcome.
Who won this case: Could simple oversight cost firm in bias suit?
An over-40 worker waits more than a year after his termination to file an age-bias lawsuit. The company says he’s too late — the time period for filing discrimination suits has expired. But the employee counters that the employer never told him how to file the claim. Read the dramatized version of this real-life case [...] [MORE]
5 e-mail conversations that could get you sued
With e-mail being introduced as evidence in more court cases, disgruntled employees seemingly could have a wealth of comments to potentially support their claims. Where do courts draw the line?
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