Today, the EEOC has published its final rule clarifying a portion of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). You can download the rule here and a FAQ from the EEOC here. The rule comes as a partial response to a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision that analyzed the issue. The rule has some significance… Continue Reading
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EEOC Releases Proposed Rule Affecting “Reasonable Factor Other Than Age” Defense Under ADEA
Posted in CHRO & EEOCOver the last week or so, various blogs have discussed a proposed rule released by the EEOC which discusses and defines what is meant by the "reasonable factor other than age" (RFOA) defense under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Not familiar with it? The Employer Law Report sums it up nicely here: In Smith… Continue Reading
Big Day at U.S. Supreme Court for Labor & Employment and ERISA Cases
Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Discrimination & Harassment, LitigationA very big day in labor & employment law and ERISA cases at the U.S. Supreme Court this morning I’ll post more detailed updates as warranted (and when time allows), but for now, here are the brief highlights (H/T ScotusBlog) . In Meacham v. Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (06-1505), the court was asked to decide, in an… Continue Reading
