IBM and its subsidiary Kyndryl are being sued for age discrimination, accused of eliminating jobs for older workers and replacing them with younger employees. The lawsuit was filed in New York by five veteran executives and employees who had collectively worked for the companies for over 150 years. The legal filing cites previous cases and leaked videos that suggest a pattern of IBM targeting older workers. The lawsuit alleges that IBM used discriminatory practices to pressure managers to hire more diverse candidates, leading to qualified individuals being passed over based on their race. Additionally, the complaint points to previous age discrimination complaints against IBM and Kyndryl, as well as accusations of racial and disability discrimination within the companies. The lawsuit outlines how IBM allegedly used coded language and biased algorithms to target older workers for layoffs and replace them with younger employees. It also claims that the companies engaged in discriminatory practices to conceal their actions and retaliate against employees who spoke out. IBM and Kyndryl are accused of violating federal and state employment laws, but both companies have not responded to requests for comment.
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https://www.theregister.com/2024/06/20/ibm_and_kyndryl_again_sued/
