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Ernst & Young | Global | 29 Oct 2019
Why companies must be increasingly focused on ageism
People are living longer and delaying their retirement if they can. Here’s what to consider as the dynamics of the workplace shift.
Proskauer Rose LLP | USA | 3 Apr 2019
U.S. Court Holds No Foreign Law Exception to the ADEA and Title VII in GM Bias Case
On January 30, 2018, Shawn Wang (“Plaintiff”), filed suit against GM (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (“GMCIC”) and General Motors (collectively…
Lander & Rogers | Australia | 3 Apr 2019
How to nurture an ageing workforce
Ageism is one of the most reported types of discriminatory behaviour. According to the Australian Human Rights Commission, more than one-quarter of Australians aged over 50 have experienced age discrimination in the past few years. This issue will affect everyone and has long flown under the radar. So, what can workplaces do to best manage an ageing workforce and tackle ageism?
Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete LLP | USA | 29 Mar 2019
Do arbitration agreements have to comply with the OWBPA?
I can't imagine why they would. In 2014, I blogged that IBM Corporation had made a conscious decision in its separation agreements to quit including…
Vinson & Elkins LLP | USA | 28 Mar 2019
The Big Uneasy (Part 3): When is a Release not a Release?
Much to the surprise of many business managers, a terminated employee who has been paid a severance may still sue for age discrimination after…
Arthur Cox LLP | United Kingdom | 11 Mar 2019
The age old question - When is there age discrimination?
Employers and courts alike continue to be vexed by issues relating to age as a ground of discrimination. This is not surprising given culturally…
FisherBroyles LLP | USA | 6 Mar 2019
Waddya Think? Is The Word “Elderly” Offensive and Ageist?
Yes, says a University of Chicago neurologist, who notes that the word “elderly” as used by doctors is “nearly meaningless in an era when over-65s…
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP | USA | 5 Mar 2019
Employer’s good faith offer to reinstate employee as part of settlement negotiations in exchange for dismissing a lawsuit is not considered retaliation
In a recent case, Bresler v. Rock, 2018-Ohio-5138, an employee incongruously argued that an employer’s offer to reinstate his employment in exchange…
Baines Wilson Solicitors | United Kingdom | 1 Mar 2019
Too old to type?
Eileen Jolly has become the oldest person to win an age discrimination case. She successfully sued her former employer for unfair dismissal on the…
Dentons | United Kingdom | 28 Feb 2019
Age discrimination: hitting the headlines
Age discrimination has featured in the news multiple times this month. Acas published new guidance on age discrimination at work, and an 88-year-old…
