Why Middle-Aged Accountants Are Suing PwC Over Campus Recruiting
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Job fairs are as much a part of college culture as keg parties and summer internships. But might there be something pernicious lurking behind those folding tables, company logos and firm handshakes?
That’s the question posed by a lawsuit that accuses PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP of illegally favoring younger job seekers. Middle-aged accountants who applied -- and were rejected -- for jobs with the global accounting firm claim that by focusing much of its recruitment effort on college campuses, PwC discriminates against older applicants.