Virginia Rep and ousted co-founder settle age discrimination suit
Virginia Rep and ousted co-founder settle age discrimination suit CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report: Settlement of Lawsuit Involving Virginia Repertory Theatre
RICHMOND, Va. — The curtain has fallen on a legal drama between Phil Whiteway and the theater he co-founded.
Whiteway has settled a lawsuit he filed against Virginia Repertory Theatre that alleged he was fired last year from the organization because of his age.
Both parties declined to comment on the settlement when reached Wednesday.
Whiteway, who was ousted from the performing arts nonprofit in August at the age of 71, alleged in the December lawsuit that he experienced age-based discrimination and retaliatory actions taken against him for his refusal to retire voluntarily.
Virginia Rep denied the accusations.
Key Points:
- Phil Whiteway settled a lawsuit against Virginia Repertory Theatre.
- The lawsuit alleged age-based discrimination and retaliation.
- Virginia Rep denied the accusations.
Implications for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – The settlement of this lawsuit highlights the importance of addressing age-based discrimination in the workplace to promote equality and fairness.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Resolving legal disputes like this one through settlements contributes to building strong and effective institutions that uphold justice and fairness.
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## Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed in the Article
### SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
## Specific Targets Identified in the Article
– Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities.
## Indicators Mentioned in the Article
– Age-based discrimination in the workplace
– Retaliatory actions against employees for refusing to retire voluntarily
## Table of SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|—————————————|——————————————————————————————-|———————————————————————————————-|
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities | – Age-based discrimination in the workplace – Retaliatory actions against employees for refusing to retire voluntarily |
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