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Imagine being a successful moving company, hiring fit, young athletes to lift your heavy furniture—sounds like a winning strategy, right? Well, not if you’re Meathead Movers, the California company now embroiled in a bizarre legal battle with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The feds accuse them of age discrimination for having a “young, strong” hiring philosophy. Apparently, the government thinks there’s something fishy about prefering strong arms over the wisdom of seasoned workers, although none have actually complained!
Founded by brothers Aaron and Evan Steed, Meathead Movers has built a reputation based on its philosophy of hiring young, energetic college athletes. Not only do the Steed brothers provide moving services, but they also help their employees launch careers after college. Yet, this success has drawn the attention of the EEOC, prompting a lawsuit based not on complaints, but rather on their distaste for Meathead’s hiring practices. Yes, you heard that right. It’s rare for the EEOC to initiate a lawsuit without direct complaints—so why the fuss here?
The Goldwater Institute has jumped into the fray, filing a lawsuit against the EEOC to uncover what they call a governmental overreach. They’re seeking public records to reveal why the EEOC has targeted this popular moving company. It might just be the craziest case of bureaucratic meddling you’ve ever heard of. Who knew that lifting boxes could trigger such heavy scrutiny? What do you think—should businesses have an age limit for physically demanding jobs? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments!
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