[pabianice]

Fact. Most of those laid off are in the age group of 35 to 45.

Have to disagree here. Most of those I know who have been laid off are between 45 and 65. No one will hire any older workers because they don't want to incur any retirement benefits or medical benefits for older people who need more medical care.

[wingnuts'nbolts]

At 65 those people do not need company medical benefits and retirement benefits if they are part of the Company benefits package, go to everyone, why not someone over 45. That does not make sense.