Ensure young managers understand risk of age bias.

• Position: Legal Briefs

A newly hired 30-year-old manager suggested to his senior designer (age 60) that it may be time to retire (along with other ageist comments). He was soon terminated and replaced by a young worker. He complained to the EEOC, which sued on his behalf and settled with the company for $51,000. (EEOC v. Burrow Global, SD TX)

The lesson: Make sure all supervisors understand...