DC Water Settles Age Bias Claim for $217,000
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The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority will pay roughly $217,000 to settle a claim that it replaced an HR worker with a younger employee.
Settlement Terms
The authority reached the agreement to resolve the replacement claim. Payment of roughly $217,000 forms the financial component of the resolution. The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority accepted these terms according to HR Dive.
Policy Updates Required
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority must enhance its nondiscrimination policies. These changes address the authority’s internal procedures following the settlement. The updates are mandatory under the agreement.
Training Obligations
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority must provide advanced antidiscrimination training. This training requirement applies as part of the settlement conditions. The obligation pairs with the policy enhancements already stated. The full terms were reported according to HR Dive.
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