Federal court lets age bias claim by plaintiff fired in his 80s proceed amid OWBPA issue
Key points
- A federal court is allowing a plaintiff fired in his 80s to pursue an age bias claim
- The plaintiff says an OWBPA mishap supports the claim
- The plaintiff says he was called "Grandpa"; allegations are unproven
Per a Constangy article, a federal court is allowing a plaintiff fired in his 80s to pursue an age bias claim. The plaintiff says an OWBPA mishap supports the claim and that he was called "Grandpa." These are the plaintiff's allegations and have not been proven. Not legal advice.
What employers should do
- For separations involving employees aged 40 and over, verify that OWBPA procedures were fully followed
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal (United States)
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
- —
- Official source
- Official source pending
Original report: JD Supra ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.