Question

John Van Voorhis, a pilot over 50 years of age, applied to the county for a job as a helicopter pilot. Although Van Voorhis was clearly the most qualified applicant, the county chose not to interview anyone because, as the supervisor explained, they did not want to hire “an old pilot.” The position was later reopened, with reduced minimum requirements, but the previous applicants were not notified. The county hired a younger woman who had previously applied but who had not been considered because she did not meet the earlier minimum standards. Has Van Voorhis presented sufficient direct evidence to establish age discrimination?

Answer 1

Explanation:

County clearly discriminate with John Voorhis as when he was the most suitable person with enough qualification for job the country refused to hire him as he was old at that time but when they again reopened that position and interviewed they selected less qualified woman who was younger in age and at the time of first interview she wasn’t considered as she did not possessed minimum required qualification and second time same woman was chosen even she did not had minimum required qualification. This clearly defined that John has age related discrimination.