HR Pro: 'Don't Be Afraid Of Being Sued'

According to the Wall Street Journal and the EEOC, age-discrimination allegations by employees is up 29% this year. With so many boomers still in the workforce, who’s surprised? But if it’s a legitimate business decision—you have to let the older employee go—how do you avoid a lawsuit?
Susan Heathfield, management and organization development consultant for her own company and About.com “guide”, recommends:

Just do your homework. Make sure your managers are well-trained about documenting performance for each employee.

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