Federal Agency to Hold Hearing on Age Discrimination in Employment
In light of widespread layoffs, a significant spike in age discrimination charges, threats to employee benefits, and controversial recent court decisions, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, at 131 M Street, NE, Washington, DC., to discuss age discrimination in employment.
Experts will discuss the results of age stereotyping on older workers’ ability to keep their jobs during layoffs or to find work afterwards and the effect of recent controversial Supreme Court decisions on enforcement of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Panelists will suggest potential enforcement and policy solutions. In addition, representatives from recent ADEA cases will discuss their experiences. Finally, the Commission will issue a technical assistance document that explains terminated employees’ rights and obligations when offered severance pay in exchange for a waiver of discrimination claims.
