Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas

Labor law and age

A department head is asked to resign and the reason given is because he is too old. Although he did not resign and was not terminated, yet, is there any legal recourse? Is it legal to make people feel like their jobs are being threatened because thay are older than others?


Asked on 8/05/05, 1:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Evans Mathis & Donheiser

Re: Labor law and age

In most occupations, it is unlawful to terminate anyone based on age. It is also unlawful to threaten to do so.

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Answered on 8/05/05, 8:12 am


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