|
|
|
We are concerned about age-discrimination lawsuits. Any suggestions?
High technology businesses have been hit with a barrage of charges alleging age bias in hiring and firing. These charges are being filed by employees as young as 40 - and in some states even younger. The popular perception (i.e. the perception of the jury pool) is that high tech firms prefer younger, more willing and less expensive employees. There are many steps that prudent firms can take to protect themselves - such as releases, arbitration agreements, internal review procedures and, most importantly, a well run human resource function. Don't take the ostrich approach.
|
|
