The Press Herald reports on the progress of a woman’s claim that she was denied a job at Starbucks because of her age. The article indicates that she has presented data that Starbucks hires younger applicants at a higher rate than those over 35.
In this type of lawsuit, the plaintiff needs to present a ‘prima facie’ case that there has been discrimination. The data of disproportionate hiring can be used to show that. Starbucks will have the burden of proving that they truly did not hire her for the reasons they stated, and not just based on her age.
The article notes that the judge found actions by the manager at the Hay Building Starbucks on Congress St. to be why he allowed the case to go forward. As with any company, the wrong actions of one employee can cost you greatly.
If this does not settle, I hope to sit in on some of the trial. Stay tuned!
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