Non-genuine job applicant did not suffer age discrimination
Makbool Javaid
Publication date:
25 February 2010
Source:
People Management magazine
Page:
53
A 51-year-old accountant applied for 20 jobs for which she was overqualified. She replied to adverts aimed at newly qualified accountants with little experience.
She lodged discrimination claims against the 11 agencies that rejected her applications. Six settled, but five proceeded to a full hearing.