Age discrimination suit moves forward, Spirit Halloween returns, Boar's Head recall expands

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Ex-Wilmington councilmember's age discrimination suit against the city moves forward

A federal judge has ordered a discrimination lawsuit against Wilmington to move forward, setting the stage for attorneys to debate whether the City Council’s chief of staff position is exempt from the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, reports Amanda Fries.

“Former Wilmington City Councilperson Michael Brown sued the city last year after he was denied the council’s chief of staff position twice amid the legislative body’s struggles to agree on a candidate.

“In the suit, Brown – a 67-year-old Bear resident who is running for New Castle County Council against incumbent Councilperson George Smiley – claimed he was discriminated against because of his age. ‘’

To read the rest of Amanda’s story, go here.

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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Age discrimination suit moves forward, Spirit Halloween returns, Boar's Head recall expands