Class action suit alleges Raytheon discriminates against older job seekers
What specific language or content in Raytheon's job advertisements is alleged to discriminate against older job seekers?
The specific language in Raytheon's job advertisements that is alleged to discriminate against older job seekers refers to "Recent Graduate Positions." These positions indicate that applicants should either have graduated from college or graduate school very recently or have no more than 12 or 24 months of related work experience. The complaint argues that this language discourages and deters many older workers from applying for these positions and prevents them from advancing in the hiring process because too much time has passed since they graduated or entered the workforce.
What actions did RTX Corporation reportedly take in response to the 2021 EEOC determination regarding their job advertisements?
In response to the 2021 EEOC determination regarding their job advertisements, RTX Corporation, formerly known as Raytheon Technologies, reportedly made some changes to the language used in their job ads. However, the subsequent complaint alleges that these changes still discriminate against older job seekers. The company maintains that it complies with all relevant age discrimination laws and is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce. They believe the claims are entirely without merit and will actively defend their hiring practices.
How does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act relate to the allegations made against RTX Corporation?
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal law that protects employees and job applicants who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on their age2. The allegations made against RTX Corporation involve claims of age discrimination in their job advertisements, which is a violation of the ADEA. The lawsuit asserts that the language used in certain Raytheon job ads indicates a preference for younger workers, which discourages and deters older workers from applying for the positions. This violates the ADEA, which prohibits employment discrimination against individuals aged 40 or older.