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EEOC Issues New Guidance on Waivers of Age Discrimination Claims |
October 15, 2009
Previously published on October 2009
As a result of the economic downturn, many employers have had to make difficult decisions regarding workforce reductions. In doing so, they often provide some form of severance to laid off employees and require a release of all claims in return. Employees who are 40 and older are protected from age-based discrimination under the Age Discrimination and Employment Act (ADEA). In order for an employer to obtain a valid release, or waiver, of an age discrimination claim, the employer must inform the employee of certain facts and rights.
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