A Sears store in Corpus Christi recently settled a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for denying a 61-year old applicant a job position because of their age.  

The EEOC alleged that the Sears store on 1305 Airline Road did not hire a 61-year old applicant for an entry-level loss prevention/asset protection position despite 27 years of investigative experience and other qualifications, and violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.  

The settlement requires that Sears pay $30,750 to the applicant they refused to hire, has managers and supervisors review ADEA and Sears policy before signing to comply to these policies, provide training to employees on ADEA policy, and post a notice stating their intent to follow ADEA policies.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of age discrimination, contact the Houston age discrimination lawyers of The Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 to learn more about your rights.