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The EEOC prevailed on liability for age discrimination in the County's pension plan contribution rates, but the court denied the EEOC's motion for retroactive and prospective monetary damages due to the agency's unreasonable eight-year delay in prosecuting the case. Relief was limited to prospective equalization of contribution rates under a consent order.
Baltimore County Age Discrimination Case Summary
What Happened
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Baltimore County, claiming the county treated older workers unfairly by charging them higher pension plan contribution rates than younger employees doing the same work.
What the Court Decided
The court agreed the county had discriminated based on age. However, the judge refused to award money damages to affected workers because the EEOC waited eight years before pursuing the case—an unreasonably long delay. Instead, the court ordered the county to stop the unfair practice going forward and equalize contribution rates for all employees moving ahead.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that while courts will stop age discrimination when proven, delays in bringing complaints can cost workers financial recovery. Older employees didn't receive back pay despite winning the discrimination case. The ruling reinforces that workers and agencies need to act promptly when discrimination occurs. The positive outcome is that the unfair practice was stopped, protecting future employees from similar treatment.
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