You won’t believe who is being sued for age discrimination
September 24, 2008 by Fred HosierPosted in: Here comes the judge, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Unfortunately, it’s not unusual to find people in their 60s suing a former employer for age discrimination. What’s unusual about this case is the defendant.
63-year-old Bonita Brady of Lansing, MI, is suing AARP, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, for age discrimination.
She claims the group passed her over for a series of jobs because of her age.
Brady says she lost her job in a reorganization and was passed over for nine vacancies.
She’s seeking $25,000 in damages.
Tags: AARP, age, discrimination
September 26th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Our company got sued for age discrimination when employee was purposely trying to be fired by destroying company product. He was also doing gross things like urinating in inappropriate places. The company decided to settle instead of hiring lawyers and paying court fees. It was cheaper to settle. What’s wrong with the system????
September 26th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
You made a mistake by settling. Your employee probably pursued the allegations assuming you would settle as a nuisance case rather than fight it. Most people who file frivolous charges do so hoping for a nuisance settlement. Even attorneys steer clients in that direction with that advice. Of course once you settle one case in that fashion, you are then known as an easy target for quick settlements, which then can encourage others to file. Even though settlements usually require confidentiality, they never stay confidential. You are better off taking a stand early on and paying required fees to show others that you will not pay out when you are innocent. Attorneys will not generally take cases on contingencies that look weak. Don’t be afraid to fight when you are right. It is cheaper in the long run.
September 26th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Just because the company wants your business doesn’t mean it wants you to work for it. It’s sad that AARP doesn’t get that older employees have a lot to contribute. I think Ms. Brady is cheap, so they should cut their losses and bad publicity and give her the $25,000.
October 2nd, 2008 at 2:23 pm
AARP is just like any other organization it seems. The only thing I’m surprised about in this situation is why Ms. Brady is asking for so small an amount!!