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19 November, 00:42

Tammy, age sixty-three, works for Westcon, Inc. Tammy has been showing up for work late, and has a habit of placing confidential work files on her personal computer in violation of company policy. Jack, Tammy's manager, fires Tammy for these reasons. Jack also considers an incidental benefit of Tammy's discharge the fact that they can get someone younger in Tammy's position. If Tammy files an Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), she will:

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  1. 19 November, 03:13
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    If Tammy files an Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), she will be unsuccessful in court because Tammy's age was not the "but for" reason for her discharge.

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    The ADEA protects employees and applicants, especially those over 40 years old, from being discriminated by prohibiting employers from making hiring, promotion and firing decisions taking into account their ages. Although Tammy is sixty-three years old, she was not discharged due to her age but for her lack of commitment to get to work on time and for violating one of the company's policies. Therefore, if she files an Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), she will be unsuccessful in court.
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