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Age Discrimination

3 employment cases at the Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court just began its new term. A lot of what they do will have a big impact on HR.

October 20, 2008

4 ways Obama could change your recruiting plans

The Obama administration’s already brought some big employment law changes — and there’s likely more where that came from. Here’s a rundown of recently introduced bills that could impact your recruiting efforts:

May 14, 2009

6 words turned age bias lawsuit into a $922K payout

A western PA-based employer probably regrets that one of its managers uttered just six words to a shift supervisor. 

by Christian Schappel
March 24, 2017
management, retaliation, harassment

AARP sued for age discrimination

The group formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons is being sued by an ex-employee. The charge: age discrimination.

September 8, 2008

Age bias lawsuit: Little white lies about worker’s departure come back to haunt employer

Sometimes employers feel the need to fib a little about why an employee is leaving the company – to avoid damaging morale.

by Christian Schappel
September 26, 2017

Age discrimination verdict: Jury awards former employee a whopping $51 million

Yet another example of how painful getting caught for discrimination law violations can be for employers: A New Jersey jury has just awarded a Lockheed Martin engineer an astonishing $51 million after he claimed he was discriminated against based on his age.  

by Tim Gould
February 3, 2017

Applicant passed over for someone younger: Age bias?

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by John Walston
January 10, 2019

Are you advertising for 'digital natives'? You might want to rethink that

There seems to be a new code word for coveted young job candidates: “Digital natives.” And if you use it, you could be opening yourself up to an age discrimination charge.  

by Tim Gould
May 6, 2015

Calling an employee ‘too old’ doesn’t constitute age bias under ADEA, Court says

Can a few isolated comments about age result in a hostile work environment? A Rite Aid employee challenged this question in court. Here’s what the 6th Circuit had to say. Infrequent, but rude remarks Michael Kheibari worked at a Michigan Rite Aid as an assistant manager for four years. Over a period of nine months, […]

by Rachel Mucha
August 3, 2020

Can you kick a 102-year-old out of the office, even if it's 'for his own good'?

If you’re worried about an employee’s health or safety in his current position, can you force the employee to work elsewhere? 

by Christian Schappel
September 30, 2016
discrimination, national origin, citizenship

Company on the hook for third-party staffer's bias

Here’s another thing to keep in mind when using third-party staffing firms: Keep an eye on their practices to make sure they aren’t breaking the law — and putting you in the hot seat.

September 30, 2009

Company sued for firing obscene Web browser

When an employee’s caught looking at offensive Web sites, the person’s usually fired. But it’s not always that simple. Take this recent case, for example:

November 16, 2009

Company's mandatory retirement policy cost it $47K

Firing an employee for violating company policy isn’t unusual. And typically, policies help companies defend their actions.  But when the policy is discriminatory, following it can be costly. 

by Rachel Mucha
March 23, 2018
retirement plans, 401(k)

Court says one ageist comment isn’t enough to establish discrimination

In past rulings, courts have shown that even one stray comment can be enough to get employers on the hook for discrimination. But in this recent case, a court ruled that a manager’s biased comment had nothing to do with an employee’s termination. Too old to do his job? Andre Williams worked for Waste Management […]

by Rachel Mucha
June 24, 2020
employee fired for missing work on three occasions

Court: Firing older workers to lower health costs won't cut it

There are plenty of legal tactics employers can use to lower their healthcare premiums. Firing workers over the age of 65 is not one of them.

by Jared Bilski
December 17, 2014
ada, wellness programs

Courts make it harder to fight retaliation claims

The Supreme Court recently ruled on two employment cases. The result: It’s now even harder to fight retaliation claims.

June 3, 2008

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