Baby boomers not shy about asserting their rights have triggered a new wave of age bias lawsuits, creating a host of legal challenges for employers that may not even be aware that discrimination is going on in the workplace.
Employment attorneys say the surge in age bias lawsuits is mainly due to the fact that a large part of the workforce is getting older, staying healthier and choosing to work longer. Corporate downsizing, layoffs and rising health care costs are also driving the litigation, along with recent court decisions that have given plaintiffs more legal ammunition in age bias suits.
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