[jforman]

Importantly, though, intent isn't required to make a discrimination claim under the Civil Rights Act. If a policy is apparently neutral, but it has a disproportionally negative impact on a protected class, it is illegal:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disparate_impact

IBM's lawyers are surely aware of this. This is likely going to be painful for them and they did it anyway knowing the liability.

[adrianratnapala]

Not sure why you thought that was news to markbnj, or relevant to the point made.

[austhrow743]

They talked about an "ageist conspiracy". Above post is saying an ageist conspiracy isn't required.