80 layoffs in Norwalk, CT in Digital Technology, with the following age distribution, according to the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act Disclosure distributed to those who were laid off (as required by federal law under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act):
Age: Number of Layoffs
20s: 2
30s: 23
40s: 34
50s: 19
60s: 3
According to Nolo.com, the law requires employers to "follow certain safeguards -- when asking older employees to give up their right to sue the company. By signing a waiver—often called a release or covenant not to sue—an employee agrees not to take any legal action, such as an age discrimination lawsuit, against the employer. "
Severance pay and health insurance is less for those who won't sign.
Do you think people should waive that right?
Here is more information on the law: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/free-books/employee-rights-book/chapter7-7.html