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Unintended Age Discrimination? Disparate-Impact Claims Now Available Under the ADEA |
February 12, 2006
Previously published on April 2005
The Supreme Court has opened the door to claims for unintended age discrimination. For the first time, the Court has decided to allow claims for "disparate impact" under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. This case could have a significant impact on a number of employer policies susceptible to inadvertent adverse effects on older workers.
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