Philip worked as a senior manager at Soft Techvo Inc.,a software company in Minnesota,for over 25 years.At the age of 53,Philip was denied a promotion because the company decided he was too old for the next-level job position.The new position was later filled by a younger employee whom Philip had previously supervised.Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA),Philip should file a:

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Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA),Philip should file a disparate treatment claim against his employer.The ADEA protects those 40 years and older from employment discrimination based on their age.Disparate treatment and harassment claims may be brought under the ADEA,and a 2005 Supreme Court decision extended ADEA protection to disparate impact claims also.

Philip Worked as a Senior Manager at Soft Techvo Inc