Recruitment age discrimination: Enterprise settlement

Reported facts

EEOC alleged Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida excluded management-trainee applicants aged 40 or over, and asked age-related interview questions. The release describes applicants and recruitment practices in Florida.

Published outcome

The parties resolved the lawsuit through a $1.8 million settlement and a three-year consent decree with changes to hiring, training and reporting. This is a reported settlement, not a court finding that every allegation was proved.

Limits when comparing your own situation

This federal case concerns a named employer and specific recruitment practices. It does not establish an age rule for every country or guarantee compensation for a rejected application. The announcement is historical; no current claims invitation is reproduced here.

Questions to prepare for your own situation

• What job criteria were published, and what exact questions were asked?
• What rejection notice, dates and application records can I lawfully keep?
• Which official authority covers this location, issue and filing deadline?

These preparation questions are our editorial guidance, not findings in the original case.