Overview:

The July 2009 MWA webinar explored the critical issue of age discrimination in the workplace, and examine current trends and practical approaches for the older worker, as well as the employer's perspective. Out three expert presenters included an employer's counsel, an attorney/advocate for employees and the governmental office, the EEOC.

Objectives covered:

• Practical and legal issues surrounding Reductions in Force (RIFs)
• How the economic downturn has impacted trends in age discrimination claims
• What employees can do to protect themselves

Presenters:

• Bill Milani, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
• Cathy Ventrell-Monsees, Law Office of Cathy Ventrell-Monsees
• Raymond Peeler, Senior Attorney-Advisor, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Moderator:

Fay Radding, Senior Gerontologist, MetLife Mature Market Institute, member MWA's Education and Training Committee. 

Materials:

• Recorded Presentation: To view and listen to the webinar as originally presented, enter Recording Registration information and click Submit.