EEOC Sues Meathead Movers for Age Discrimination

The lawsuit could set a precedent for how the Biden administration handles age discrimination cases.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sued California-based moving company, Meathead Movers, accusing it of age discrimination by refusing to hire people over 40.
Meathead Movers, known for its youthful, athletic movers, has been accused of intentionally excluding older workers, despite the company's claim of being open to hiring anyone capable of doing the job.
The lawsuit comes as the civilian labor force is increasingly aging, with the Labor Department estimating that the number of people aged 65 and older in the workforce will grow by a third over the next decade.
The EEOC and Meathead Movers have been in negotiations about a settlement, with the EEOC initially requesting around $5 million, and the company offering $750,000.
The case could be a significant one for how the Biden administration navigates age discrimination cases, following the Democrats' gain of control over the EEOC in August.