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MediaBiz, Herald: Moe pondered age discrimination lawsuit

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Jessica Heslam's Media Biz column in the Herald said the thought had crossed Moe Lauzier's
mind to pursue an age discrimination lawsuit against Entercom/WRKO but he hasn't done so
at this time. Age disc. lawsuits have been pressed against other Entercom properties.
Jason Wolfe insists Moe's firing wasn't personal, but they simply wanted to take advantage of
advertisers who wanted to buy time on the station.

As of last week, no such informercials had shown up. Reruns instead.

http://www.bostonherald.com/busines...&format=&page=2&listingType=media#articleFull
 
It must be a tough call for Moe. In pragmatic terms, he'd (I suppose) have a case. I don't know how successful such efforts are, but it smacks of throwing good money after bad. And in the end, only the lawyers come away truly happy.

The other perception is the reliance by an aggrieved media personality (be it radio or TV) on lawsuits to right a wrong. It's age discrimination. Or it's sexual discrimination. Or it's racial discrimination. Or, some lucky media personalities can throw all three cards on the table to support their marvelous legal trifecta. I see people on TV news all the time (or hear them on the radio), wondering, "Why are they still on the air?" I immediately conclude (rightly or wrongly) that it's because they have one or more of the aforementioned 'legal hammers' that they can (and will) throw down. So, the stations keep them on the payroll in fear of getting hit with said 'hammer.'

So while I think Moe might have a case, I would applaud him mightily if he took the high road and just understood and accepted the lay of the land (not a pretty picture, these days). Besides, once you throw these legal cards on the table, aren't you sort of known for that going forward? It's sort of like the proverbial Scarlet Letter.
 
I think it's funny that in Julie's "heartfelt" email, how she states she was out of town the week before, and then goes on to mention "cutting expenses" how much ya wanna bet that she was on a needless business trip that cost Entercom a few thousand dollars in travel and hotel and food, and it all couldn't been handled remotely, i.e. her staying in Boston, and having conference calls.
 
ok Moe got a raw deal. I like Moe. was actually in studio with him for one of his RKO shows, but its now bordering on whining!
 
Let's start the "Why are they still on the Airwaves!".......I'll Start....."Victoria Block" = Lookism discrimination lawsuit hangs in Da Air like the 16 Tons! Seeya! ::) :eek:
 
It must be a tough call for Moe. In pragmatic terms, he'd (I suppose) have a case.

Moe won't file because he knows that he wasn't blown out due to age discrimination.

If nothing else, folks who have been in the business for decades and have never progressed beyond weekend duty or filling essentially entry-level jobs may want to rethink their career objectives and job security.

Regards,
TSB
 
If nothing else, folks who have been in the business for decades and have never progressed beyond weekend duty or filling essentially entry-level jobs may want to rethink their career objectives and job security.

Regards,
TSB
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You are one angry guy.
 
FatherCoughlin said:
Let's start the "Why are they still on the Airwaves!".......I'll Start....."Victoria Block" = Lookism discrimination lawsuit hangs in Da Air like the 16 Tons! Seeya! ::) :eek:
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I'll answer this....OK, so Victoria Block probably isn't going to win any Miss Absolute Beautiful contests, but she can do her work, she is great at it, and I actually think she looks fine on the news, she makes herself up nice.
 
I'll spell it out fo' ya....six words....."All Courtney Friel,All the time!" www.courtneyfriel.com If I want content, I'll pickup the WSJ pal! ;D

www.courtneyfriel.com
 
AvenueA said:
If nothing else, folks who have been in the business for decades and have never progressed beyond weekend duty or filling essentially entry-level jobs may want to rethink their career objectives and job security.

Regards,
TSB
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You are one angry guy.
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How is that angry? I can think of damn few businesses where you can last in the same job for 25 years without advancing. You may, as a member of the UAW with enough seniority, spend your life bolting bumpers onto Fords, but most places expect you to be promotable. In a business as competitive and tough as broadcasting, if you stay in a low level job (such as, say, producer or the 'weekend guy') long enough, just the cost of living raises are going to make you expendable. I watched a news producer at Boston's top station in the 80s get fired for telling the news director he didn't aspire to a better job with more responsibiliy. There are only so many slots, and most companies don't want folks homesteading in them, especially the lower level ones. Business's run on the 'military model' and being on the wrong side of the up-or-out pyramid is not conducive to a long career.

You gotta know when to fold 'em.

Regards,
TSB
 
TSB - you know what you're talking about, about most things radio. We should "do lunch" sometime -
I think we would have lots to talk about. Going out of town for a few days, but after I get back,
I'd love to meet you and give you the VIP tour of my stations...

-- Jeff
 
TSBench said:
It must be a tough call for Moe. In pragmatic terms, he'd (I suppose) have a case.

If nothing else, folks who have been in the business for decades and have never progressed beyond weekend duty or filling essentially entry-level jobs may want to rethink their career objectives and job security.
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Well, Moe was 65...I doubt he wanted to work any more than 1 day a week.

I believe moe had another job.....Fall River? And he was also involved with politics in Southeatern Mass.......and had another job outside of radio.

I doubt that he was looking for anything beyond weekend duty.

BTW...Are you saying Sat AM is considered an entry level position?
 
Just out of "pure curiousity" of course, especially since Entercom is so hugely concerned with cutting expenses and blah blah...I wonder how much it cost for Meter to make a needless weekend getaway to Florida to do a one day broadcast of the Red Sox?

Just wonderin'.
 
BearFur said:
I wonder how much it cost for Meter to make a needless weekend getaway to Florida to do a one day broadcast of the Red Sox?
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What is with that? Jon Meterparel is, in my opinion, one of the least talented broadcasters in Boston radio today. He is unbearable on D&C and makes BC football unlistenable. I attempted to listen to the forced exchanges between "Meter" and Joe Castiglione for a few minutes before giving up and switching over to FM. Thank goodness, Meterparel is not part of the broadcast rotation for the regular season. Hopefully, this is just a one-time gig.
 
It is a one time gig, that's what's so annoying about it, that they (Entercom) cry poor mouth and "we have to cut costs" but they transport him down there and all that goes along with a business trip. It makes no sense.
 
How did this thread get so off topic? Enough about Mediocreperal... lets just all agree that Vicotria Block does in fact look like she lost a fight with a garden rake.

Mule
 
Nope, sorry...can't agree, you told us to stay on topic.

And I was. 'RKO gave Moe the false excuse that letting hiim go was for cost cutting, I pointed out that they lie.
 
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