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Age Discrimination

For a half century, it has been the law of the land that with few exceptions older workers can't be treated differently than younger ones. But the protections against age bias aren't working like they used to.

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Age Discrimination

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Confirms a Pattern of Age Discrimination at IBM

A sweeping decision by the EEOC could cost the tech giant millions in settlements or make it the target of a federal age-discrimination lawsuit. Its findings echo those of a ProPublica investigation.

Age Discrimination

Federal Watchdog Launches Investigation of Age Bias at IBM

After a ProPublica story spotlighting IBM’s practices in shedding older workers, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission consolidated age discrimination complaints against the company from around the country.