Downsizing a workforce can disproportionately affect older workers, inviting cla
Downsizing a workforce can disproportionately affect older workers, inviting claims of age discrimination under the ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act) which protects workers age 40 and over. Read the resource in the following reading list: Assume you are a human resources manager charged with structuring a reduction in force (RIF). Following the guidance of the EEOC or another recognized authority, identify the steps you would take to avoid a claim of disparate impact based on age.
