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Thursday, June 19, 2008

Positive decision in age-bias suit

The US Supreme Court has ruled favorably in an age bias suit in a 7-1 decision.

{w]hen older workers are disproportionately affected by an employment decision, the employer bears the burden of explaining whether there was a reasonable explanation other than age for the company's action.

The case involves workers over 40 who challenged their dismissals from jobs


The article can be read here.

The ADA Restoration Act also cleared hurdles.

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