Exxon Accused Of Age Discrimination
The Exxon Mobil Corp has been accused of age discrimination in a lawsuit that has been filed against the company by a federal agency. The lawsuit was filed by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, and the agency states that the company forces pilots to quit flying when they reach the age of sixty.The commission now wants the courts to grant a permanent injunction against the retirement age policy used by the oil company. The agency further highlights a case where a pilot that was said to be in perfect health and had extensive experience was forced to retire after he reached the age of sixty.
Robert A. Canino, an EEOC attorney in Dallas, stated: "The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects these experienced, safe, competent pilots from being grounded just because they reach their 60th birthday. We contend the way to determine if someone should continue to do the job is to use our modern-day avenues: physical and mental fitness, not a calendar."
An Exxon spokesperson stated: "Our pilots face the same challenges commercial pilots do flying large, complex, high-speed jets. We told the EEOC that we would not change our safety practices in response to complaints filed by pilots."
Topic Added September 29th, 2006
Thank you for choosing Lawcore.com!
Find a Employees Rights Lawyer or Attorney in Your State:
Headlines & Topics Relating to Employees Rights:
Senior officers have testified with regards to harassment and discrimination against women employees at the National Institute of Health.
Topic Added May 10th, 2005
The policies of some big name casinos when it comes to staff appearance have resulted in a number of lawsuits filed by disgruntled employees.
Topic Added July 29th, 2005
A Home Depot in Flushing has been sued by two ex-employees for a range of allegations, stating that the managers at the company would force them to delete hours from their time sheets and would fail to pay them for extra hours worked.
Topic Added September 6th, 2005
The former personal assistant of veteran rocker Carlos Santana has filed a lawsuit for wrongful termination.
Topic Added October 7th, 2005
A class action lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania employees of retail giant Wal-mart has been approved by a judge.
Topic Added January 19th, 2006
Want more? These are just the latest topics and resources added to Lawcore.com; click here for a full list of topics covered, other legal resources, and additional lawyer and legal information. Click Here To Read More.
Mesothelioma is one of the most deadly forms of cancer known to man. It is caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos - Find information on choosing a mesothelioma lawyer, the various types of mesothelioma, other illnesses caused by exposure to asbestos (namely Lung Cancer & Asbestosis), and more.
Exposure to Benzene is known to cause a form of leukemia, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia or AML - Find information on benzene exposure, the side effects, choosing a benzene attorney, & how to get compensation if you have been injured or lost a loved one to Benzene exposure.
Have you been injured in an Auto Accident? Find a wealth of information on claims for injuries (Or even death) sustained in a car accident, car accident lawyers, statistics on auto accidents, insurance claim details, & how to reveive compensation for your damages.
Related Resources:
Truck Accident Lawyers
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
DUI / DWI Lawyers