Michigan federal court lets 55-year-old saleswoman's age, sex and disability discrimination claims proceed
Key points
- A Michigan federal court allowed age, sex and disability discrimination claims to proceed
- The company cited poor performance and a workforce reduction, but its account of who made the firing decision fell apart in discovery
- Disability-based hostile work environment claims were dismissed
A Michigan federal court allowed a 55-year-old, 21-year employee of a technology company to proceed with age, sex and disability discrimination claims, The Employer Handbook reports. The company cited poor performance and a workforce reduction, but its account of who decided the firing fell apart in discovery. Her disability-based hostile work environment claims were dismissed.
What employers should do
- Check that records of termination decisions identify the decision-makers and are consistent with the stated reasons
- Review layoffs and firings involving employees over 40, women and employees with disabilities
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Michigan federal court
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
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- Official source
- Official source pending
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