In the US, a woman fired at 65 accused her employer of discrimination
In the United States, a 65-year-old woman, fired from her job because she did not want to retire, sued her former employer and won. Now the company will have to pay her more than 105 thousand dollars (approximately 9.5 million rubles), reports Miami Herald.
A former J&M Industries Inc. employee who worked as a buyer for 20 years accused her employer of age discrimination. According to the lawsuit, shortly before her 65th birthday, managers began asking why she did not want to retire. When the woman turned 65, she was fired. The official reason was the abolition of the position due to “economic instability.” However, later a 39-year-old man was taken in her place.
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During the trial, representatives of J&M Industries Inc denied allegations of discrimination. According to them, questions and comments about pensions related to strategic planning and were also driven by curiosity. As for the new employee, he allegedly had broader job responsibilities than his predecessor.
The court found the plaintiff to be right. The company was ordered to pay her 105 thousand dollars (approximately 9.5 million rubles), as well as compensation for all damage and legal costs. In addition, J&M Industries Inc employees will have to take anti-discrimination courses in the workplace and review company policies.
Earlier it was reported that an Indian resident, fired from the e-commerce company Flipkart, was offended and robbed his office of a large sum. The man and his friend, armed with a toy gun and an ax, entered the building and, threatening those present, took 2.1 million rupees (2.2 million rubles).
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