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O
ver the weekend, I read a Sixth Circuit decision about a police officer who successfully argued that he faced a hostile work environment due to age discrimination—despite the absence of explicit age-related comments. This case highlights how a pattern of behavior can create a discriminatory workplace, even without direct remarks about a
ge. What Happene
d? The officer, who had over thirty-three years of experience, claimed he was subjected to excessive scrutiny and disproportionate discipline compared to his younger colleagues. He provided evidence that older officers, including himself, were targeted for minor policy violations that younger officers routinely committed without facing similar