USM charged with age discrimination
The University of Southern Maine in Portland is being accused of age discrimination for not rehiring six employees cut during the recent consolidation of student support services.
The former employees, including state Sen. Larry Bliss, D-South Portland, have filed age discrimination complaints with USM, alleging younger candidates were given preference during the interview process, according to the Portland Press Herald. The six former employees are older than 50 and worked in the offices of academic advising, early student access and career development. USM officials say age was not a factor in the decision not to reinstate the employees. The group also plans to file complaints with the Maine Human Rights Commission as well, according to the paper.
In July, USM announced it would combine the three offices into one to provide better student services, and 21 staff members laid off were told they could apply for 19 positions that would be available after the consolidation.
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