Employee's Discussion With Manager Was Not Protected Activity Under ADEA’s Anti-Retaliation Provision
Affirming the district court’s dismissal of an employee’s Age Discrimination In
Employment Act (“ADEA”) anti-retaliation suit, the 6th Circuit held
that the plaintiff employee's
discussion with defendant’s store manager was not protected activity under the
anti-retaliation provision of the ADEA because the employee’s statements did not
amount to opposition to an unlawful employment practice by the employer. The
employee mentioned that upper management was "out to get him," that they
prevented him from becoming a pre-sell representative, that he was suing the
employer and that the lawsuit would get the employer's attention.
Fox v. Eagle
Distributing Co., Inc.
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals’ jurisdiction includes Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.