Just Not a Good Fit (from Right Side of the Line)

It’s important to understand that even persons within the protected class can harass and discriminate against people who belong to their same protected class.

For instance, a 60-year-old can unlawfully harass and discriminate against other 60-year-olds, the same way that a 20-year-old can unlawfully harass or discriminate against a 60-year-old worker.  The same is true for any protected class status, not just age.  

The bottom line here? If you target someone for negative treatment because of their age - sooner or later, you just might end up defending yourself to your employer, to an opposing attorney, a government agency, or even a judge or jury.