Many times an employer’s stated reasons for an unlawful discharge will change over time. The first occasion an employer offers its reasons is when it fires the employee. But, often, a supervisor will not provide any reasons at the termination. Or, there may not be an actual face-to-face meeting when the employee is terminated. The
Dallas Jury Awards $17 Million in Age Case
A Dallas jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in US district court. In an age discrimination case, the jury awarded the plaintiff employee lost pay and benefits of $500,000, liquidated damages of $500,000, mental anguish damages of $1,000,000, punitive damages of $15,00,000, front pay and attorney’s fees to be determined later by