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Legislation and Regulation Keyed to Manning, 5th Ed.
General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. v. Cline
Citation:
540 U.S. 581 (2004)Facts
In 1997, General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. and the United Auto Workers union negotiated a collective bargaining agreement that eliminated the company’s obligation to provide health benefits to subsequently retired employees, except for those who were at least 50 years old at the time of the agreement. The respondents, Cline and other employees, were all at least 40 years old (and thus within the ADEA’s protected class) but under 50, meaning they would not receive the health benefits upon retirement. Some had already retired before the change to preserve their prior benefits, some retired afterward with no benefits, and some continued working knowing they would receive no health coverage upon retirement. They filed a complaint with the EEOC, claiming that the agreement discriminated against them because of their age in violation of the ADEA. The EEOC agreed with their interpretation, but when the case went to court, the District Court dismissed it, holding that the ADEA does not prohibit reverse age discrimination.
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