Seniors renewing licenses get fewer years Mar 11, 2010
He called it age discrimination and said that while he understands a lot of people my age shouldn t be driving cars, a lot of people half my age shouldn t be driving cars. Why pick on age. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Hanford OKs 'golden handshakes' Mar 9, 2010
Mr X wrote on Mar 8, 2010 10:09 AM:" Brilliant idea, yaknow! What the heck are they thinking? So much smarter for them to layoff the upper percentage of City employees who are closest to retirement age. It's not like such action would fall under age discrimination. It's not like costly lawsuits would result, or anything like that. Right?I think you should bring this up at the next Council meeting. ". Advertisement. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Age Discrimination Suit Against Crowell Dismissed With Prejudice Mar 4, 2010
Both sides in the age discrimination suit against Crowell & Moring agreed Tuesday to dismiss the case with prejudice. In a joint stipulation of dismissal, Crowell's lawyer, Michael Stevens of Arent Fox, and Ardra O'Neal, who represented former Crowell employee Mona Saunders, agreed to drop the matter. (Law.com)
Employment Law Reform Mar 4, 2010
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, many of those actions take the form of age discrimination allegations, which are at an all time high. Some of these cases have merit. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Plaintiff Seeks to Dismiss Age Discrimination Suit Against Crowell & Moring Feb 27, 2010
com - Plaintiff Seeks to Dismiss Age Discrimination Suit Against Crowell g ... Plaintiff Seeks to Dismiss Age Discrimination Suit Against Crowell g ... Plaintiff Seeks to Dismiss Age Discrimination Suit Against Crowell g. (Law.com)
Senate takes aim at driving distracted Feb 26, 2010
Al Norman, executive director of the group Mass Home Care, called the bill a form of age discrimination. The Senate bill would also require drivers with three offenses during a two-year period to take a driving course or possibly have their license suspended. (Boston Globe)
Hundreds want the same jobs Feb 24, 2010
robert r wrote on Feb 22, 2010 12:22 AM:" This is also a way for companies to practice age discrimination with a "safety buffer" for legal protection. ". Submit a Comment. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Age Discrimination Suit Revived Against PricewaterhouseCoopers Feb 17, 2010
com - D.C. Circuit Revives Age Discrimination Suit Against PricewaterhouseCoopers ... D.C. Circuit Revives Age Discrimination Suit Against PricewaterhouseCoopers ... D.C. Circuit Revives Age Discrimination Suit Against PricewaterhouseCoopers. (Law.com)
Top educator on leave from principal position Feb 15, 2010
In an Equal Employment Opportunity investigation by Tucson Unified School District last summer, out of four allegations against Babeu which were age discrimination, harassment, falsification of documents, and inappropriate staff conduct and ethics, the investigator found that Babeu violated Governing Board policies by inappropriately leaving an administrator out of emails, not identifying her as a member of the administrative team, and by allowing the Special Education Chair to participate in a... (KOLD.com, AZ)
Brodie's legacy Feb 12, 2010
Yet if these 'out with the old, in with the new' discussions were held in normal workplaces, bosses would be sued for age discrimination. Posted at 8:18 AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Age discrimination for the young Feb 11, 2010
Publication Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010. By Froma HarropCreators Syndicate. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Letters to the editor Feb 9, 2010
Walker's sexual orientation is no more newsworthy than the race or ethnicity of a judge hearing a racial or ethnic discrimination case, or the sex or age of a judge hearing a sex or age discrimination case. Is The Chronicle going to start including such information in its coverage of those cases. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Realtor Association Expands Anti-Discrimination Policy Feb 9, 2010
"Realtors shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin." A similar policy, within the same Article, prohibits discrimination in "real estate employment practices." This doesn't exactly match federal law, because the Realtor code doesn't address age discrimination. It is also true that there are state and local jurisdictions with more expansive anti-discrimination rules. (RealtyTimes)
EEOC Sues Kelley Drye for Age Bias Against Older Partners Jan 29, 2010
"Law firms that single out older attorneys for adverse treatment simply because of their age run great risk of violating the federal prohibition on age discrimination," Stuart J. Ishimaru, acting chairman of the EEOC, said in a statement ... The EEOC is seeking a permanent injunction preventing Kelley Drye from further age discrimination and an order that the firm implement and enforce policies providing equal employment opportunities for lawyers over age 40. (Law.com)
Elderly mothers Jan 27, 2010
There are many other arguments both in favour and against allowing older women to use assisted reproduction techniques (including issues of resource allocation, age discrimination, adoption and other alternatives, feminist critiques, and slippery slope arguments), but one that appears repeatedly in everyday conversation is the feeling that there is something "not quite right" with a 60-year-old woman who wants a baby: "What kind of selfish woman would dream of such a thing? She won't be a very... (BBC News -- Health)
Call for an encore Jan 27, 2010
Some older workers also may face age discrimination, both real and perceived, when they decide to build a new career. The best way to overcome age discrimination is really be knowledgeable of the field you want to enter in and be prepared, Alboher said. (MSNBC -- Business)
TV writers to get $70M in age-discrimination case Jan 24, 2010
LOS ANGELES (AP) Two dozen entertainment firms have agreed to pay $70 million to settle age discrimination claims by 165 television writers over the age of 40 in the largest settlement of its kind. The defendants include 17 television networks and production companies, including ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC, and seven talent agencies including the now-merged William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Gersh and UTA.. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Networks, Producers and Talent Agencies Reach Preliminary Agreement to Settle with TV Writers, According to Sprenger + Lang Jan 23, 2010
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seventeen major television networks and production studios and seven talent agencies today announced the settlement of nineteen long standing cases that allege intentional and unintentional age discrimination in the selection and representation of television writers. The announcement was made jointly by the defendants and Paul Sprenger of Washington D.C., Lead Counsel for the 165 named plaintiffs and the settlement classes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rights of unborn Jan 22, 2010
Its the ultimate case of discrimination age discrimination. America will indeed pay for this injustice in ways far beyond merely losing my respect. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Mountain West Jan 16, 2010
Off the field, Locksley received a one-game suspension for fighting receivers coach and was hit with an age discrimination accusation that was resolved during the season. New Mexico fans can only hope Locksley fares better in his second season on the job. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Your next 'Idol' star? Jan 15, 2010
Pretty ironic that Mr. Platt has lived long enough to see a black President, only to be publicly humiliated by age discrimination instead ... Joking aside, why do we tolerate age discrimination on our publicly-licensed airwaves ... I don t think you can really call it age discrimination if it s a rule to the show. (The Palm Beach Post)
Clovis Costco temporarily evacuated Jan 14, 2010
This suggests age discrimination, as the seasoned and more experienced employee is no longer valued. I personally will not set foot in a store that treats its employees in this manner. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Four Legal Pitfalls Loom in 2010 Jan 14, 2010
"Age discrimination claims led the pack, with retaliation claims following in the No. 2 spot," she says. Add into the mix an aging workforce, a beefed up EEOC budget (increased 7% for 2010), and the fact that employees can now start the filing process online, and companies that are lax in their EEOC compliance are in for trouble, Hasl-Kelchner says. (BusinessWeek)
Retirement age rules 'arbitrary' Jan 12, 2010
In a high profile case last year, the High Court ruled that the Default Retirement Age introduced by the government in 2006 did comply with an EC Directive against age discrimination. THE STORY SO FAR.. (BBC News -- Business)
General News Jan 10, 2010
com On-line Auction Raises $5,000 for Charities - Spring Success - Sears Directors' Cup Standings Through Winter Championships - Irish Loaded with Individual Accolades - Notre Dame Honors Athletes at Fifth All-Sports Banquet - 1999 FANSonly Charity Auction - NCAA Infractions Committee to Hold Hearing on Dunbar Case - Notre Dame Baseball and WHME Adjust Schedules - Kanaley Award Recipients Named - Notre Dame is Tied for 17th in Sears Directors' Cup Standings - Three Student-Athletes Earn Academic... (Und.com)
