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from Fast Company
6 days ago
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'Old people' not wanted at Hallmark, claims ageism lawsuit

The article discusses a lawsuit alleging age discrimination at Hallmark against a 79-year-old casting director who claims she was wrongfully terminated.

Ex-employee sues CrossCounty Mortgage over age discrimination accusations

Allegations against CCM detail age discrimination, wrongful termination, and refusal to commit mortgage fraud.

Female ex-exec told she lacked "docility and meekness" sues TikTok

Katie Ellen Puris, a senior executive at TikTok, is suing the company and its owner ByteDance for wrongful termination based on age and sex discrimination.
Puris alleges that ByteDance chairman Lidong Zhang forced her out of the company because she did not conform to stereotypes of docility and meekness expected of female employees.

'Old people' not wanted at Hallmark, claims ageism lawsuit

The article discusses a lawsuit alleging age discrimination at Hallmark against a 79-year-old casting director who claims she was wrongfully terminated.

Ex-employee sues CrossCounty Mortgage over age discrimination accusations

Allegations against CCM detail age discrimination, wrongful termination, and refusal to commit mortgage fraud.

Female ex-exec told she lacked "docility and meekness" sues TikTok

Katie Ellen Puris, a senior executive at TikTok, is suing the company and its owner ByteDance for wrongful termination based on age and sex discrimination.
Puris alleges that ByteDance chairman Lidong Zhang forced her out of the company because she did not conform to stereotypes of docility and meekness expected of female employees.
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Defying gravity, making history, and changing the game for women's health

Women face significant challenges as they age in the workforce due to age discrimination and gender pay gaps.

What should I do if I'm being left out because I'm older than my coworkers?

Younger generations may inadvertently overlook the contributions and needs of older workers in the workplace.

Greenlight's alleged former head of macro is hoping to get at least $5 million from David Einhorn, claiming age discrimination

James Fishback alleges age discrimination and seeks $5 million in arbitration from David Einhorn, claiming defamation affected his earnings.
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Fearing Gen Z is keeping them out of tech jobs, older workers are filing age complaints in droves

The tech industry is increasingly favoring younger employees while the average startup founder is much older, creating a disconnect.

Even millennials are getting too old to land a tech job

Gen Z's presence in the tech workforce is rapidly increasing, raising concerns about age bias as younger workers are preferred over older colleagues.

Fearing Gen Z is keeping them out of tech jobs, older workers are filing age complaints in droves

The tech industry is increasingly favoring younger employees while the average startup founder is much older, creating a disconnect.

Even millennials are getting too old to land a tech job

Gen Z's presence in the tech workforce is rapidly increasing, raising concerns about age bias as younger workers are preferred over older colleagues.
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Lucine Amara, 99, Dies; Familiar Soprano at the Met Saw Bias There

Lucine Amara had a notable 41-year career at the Metropolitan Opera and won a discrimination case, leaving a lasting legacy in the opera world.

Economic equity is both a philanthropic and DEI issue

Disability inclusion and economic equity initiatives are crucial for addressing workforce challenges and mitigating unemployment among marginalized populations.

Attorneys' Fees May Be Awarded in FEHA Cases Even Where Attorney Misconduct Is Involved

The California Court of Appeal affirmed attorney fees to a plaintiff despite attorney misconduct, emphasizing the importance of fair compensation for successful claims.
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from Theregister
1 month ago

X facing class action alleging age discrimination in layoffs

Older employees can collectively sue Twitter for alleged age discrimination in layoffs after Elon Musk's acquisition.
from Fast Company
2 months ago

Elon Musk's X may get hit by this class action lawsuit

Older workers at X can sue as a class for alleged age discrimination following layoffs, with significant financial implications for the company.

X facing class action alleging age discrimination in layoffs

Older employees can collectively sue Twitter for alleged age discrimination in layoffs after Elon Musk's acquisition.

Elon Musk's X may get hit by this class action lawsuit

Older workers at X can sue as a class for alleged age discrimination following layoffs, with significant financial implications for the company.
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Forced retirement is technically illegal, but there are exceptions

The ADEA prohibits forced retirement, but has exceptions for specific job categories related to safety and executive roles.

The case for (and against) mandatory retirement

Boeing changed its CEO's mandatory retirement age to maintain stability during crises, valuing experience over age restrictions.

BBC Accused of Rigging Recruitment, Unfair Pay As Four News Presenters Bring Discrimination Complaint

News presenters accuse BBC of rigging recruitment processes and discrimination.

LinkedIn Quietly Pulls Ageist Ads After Months Of Backlash

Age discrimination in hiring is prevalent, even in the tech industry.
LinkedIn faced backlash for running ageist ads that perpetuated stereotypes against older professionals.
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