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WORKFORCE: Age Discrimination and the Economic Downturn

Age Discrimination and the Economic Downturn

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.

• View the recorded Webinar.

want to live in a country where

older adults don't have to choose between paying for medicine or food.