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'The Enemy of 40 is 30, Not 50'

The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that reverse age discrimination claims are not cognizable under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. ' 621 <i>et seq.</i> (ADEA) in <i>General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. v. Cline</i>, 124 S. Ct. 1236 (2/24/04). Writing for a 6-3 majority, Justice Souter concluded that "the enemy of 40 is 30, not 50." <i>Id.</i> at 1243. What does this mean for employers and employees?

23 minute read April 06, 2004 at 08:40 AM
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Beth A. Bourassa
'The Enemy of 40 is 30, Not 50'

The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that reverse age discrimination claims are not cognizable under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. ' 621 et seq. (ADEA) in General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. v.

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