Posted On: May 25, 2007, 9:31 am CDT

Posted By: Jewel

yourself?

"The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age. The ADEA's protections apply to both employees and job applicants. Under the ADEA, it is unlawful to discriminate against a person because of his/her age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment -- including, but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, layoff, compensation, benefits, job assignments, and training.

It is also unlawful to retaliate against an individual for opposing employment practices that discriminate based on age or for filing an age discrimination charge, testifying, or participating in any way in an investigation, proceeding, or litigation under the ADEA.

The ADEA applies to employers with 20 or more employees, including state and local governments. It also applies to employment agencies and to labor organizations, as well as to the federal government."


OK, so only two people were over 40. They weren't discriminated against... but this guy was? Maybe Trump just didn't like him. He sounds like a petty money grubber to me. That's making an assumption, but it doesn't seem like that far of a stretch. If there hadn't been ANY over 40 people accepted onto the show, in my mind, he would have had a better case.

Now, it also says the ADEA applies to employers with 20 or more employees. So, is it 20 or more people (apprentices) on the show? Helping with the show (hair, makeup, lighting, producers, etc)? I have never watched the show, but do they start off with more than 20 people? Hmm... yes, he sued because he knew the Don would settle. It's cheaper for Trump to settle.

Anyway, my two cents (or $10 million or whatever)...