Supreme Court and appeals court cases, he noted that federal statutes generally apply to all persons, including Indian tribes, but should not be applied when doing so would affect rights essential to Indian self-governance of 'purely intramural' matters. Judge Adelman rejected the casino's argument that it is not an 'employer' under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). The casino is located near downtown Milwaukee and has more than 3,000 employees. The ruling allows the EEOC to proceed with its investigation of an age discrimination charge filed against the casino by former employee Federico Colón.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's application to enforce a subpoena against Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee, the federal agency announced today.
District Judge Lynn Adelman approved the U.S. Federal Agency Says Decision Confirms Authority to Investigate Charges of Discrimination Involving Business Operations of Indian Employers
