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Burdon of Proof in Age Discrimination

How much of a factor must age be in an employer’s decision to demote an employee before the employer becomes liable for a claim of age discrimination? In this landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court answers this question, clarifying the burden of proof for ADEA disparate treatment claims.

You Snooze, You Lose

Have you ever caught an employee asleep on the job? How about more than once? This case involves a lawsuit brought by a former employee who had a myriad of health problems and who had a recurring problem with sleeping on the job. If you stay awake and alert as you read on, you might just find out why the court rejected her claims like mere daydreams.


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