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Article Index » age discrimination » disparate impact claims
Report Link Court Withdraws Controversial Age Bias Decision (pdf).
Ogletree Deakins - June 19, 2006
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Report Link Supreme Court Expands Scope of Age Discrimination Law.
Littler Mendelson, P.C. - April 08, 2005
On March 30, 2005, in a decision that will change the landscape of age discrimination litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Smith v. City of Jackson that workers age 40 and older may prove discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) using a disparate impact theory.
Report Link High Court Broadens Age Bias Claims (pdf).
Ogletree Deakins - April 05, 2005
In a very divided 5-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court held this morning that employees may bring so-called “disparate impact” claims under the federal statute prohibiting age discrimination.
Report Link Supreme Court Allows Disparate Impact Claims Under ADEA (pdf).
Vedder Price - April 01, 2005
In a surprise ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court decided on March 30, 2005 that a claimant may establish liability under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) even if there is no intent to discriminate. Smith v. City of Jackson, Mississippi, No, 03-1160.
Report Link Claims of Age Discrimination Based on Disparate Impact Under the ADEA Can Be Made by Older Workers.
Jackson Lewis LLP - March 31, 2005
In a decision of great significance, the U. S. Supreme Court has ruled that an individual protected by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act can sue an employer if a policy, practice or other employment action has had a disparate impact because of that individual's age.
Report Link Supreme Court Again Agrees To Consider Viability of Disparate Impact Claims under the ADEA.
Jackson Lewis LLP - July 20, 2004
On March 29, 2004, the U.S. Supreme Court once again agreed to consider whether disparate impact claims may be brought under the ADEA.
Report Link Age Discrimination May Be Next Frontier For Employers [PDF File].
Lowenstein Sandler PC - April 29, 2002
Does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), a statute enacted three years after Title VII and modeled after Title VII, provide similar protections against a hostile work environment or policies having a disparate impact?
Report Link Supreme Court Dismisses Disparate Impact ADEA Case; Circuit Split Remains Unresolved
Winston & Strawn - April 02, 2002
In an unusual move, the U.S. Supreme Court has reversed course and dismissed a case without deciding whether disparate impact claims are permitted under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA"). Adams v. Florida Power Corp., U.S., No. 01-584, (dismissed 4/1/02).

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