Age Discrimination in the American Workplace: Old at a Young Age
Nearly every middle-aged and older worker, at some time during his or her career, will suffer age discrimination in the workplace. Employers too often use early-retirement plans, restructurings, and downsizings to dismiss older workers. Many of these individuals are unwillingly ushered into earlier-than-planned retirements, are denied promotions, or are terminated. The baby-boomer generation now accounts for just under 50 percent of the entire workforce. A vast army of workers now stands...
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"Age Discrimination in the American Workplace is the first book on the topic that has been written primarily for general readers. Gregory has simplified all technical language and eliminated legal jargon, ensuring that all concepts are clear to his readers. Individuals will turn to this book again and again to obtain authoritative background on this important topic."--BOOK JACKET. Booknews For US baby boomers morphing into older employees, an attorney draws on many years of experience in employment discrimination for a timely review of age-related stereotypes, discriminatory workplace practices, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, recommendations for ADEA changes, and recourse options. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Introduction: The Older Worker in Today's Workplace11Age Discrimination and the Arrival of the Baby-Boomer Generation at Middle Age52Age Stereotypes and Employment Discrimination163Age Discrimination and Reductions in Force314Age Discrimination and Early-Retirement Plans495Waivers of Claims and the Age Discrimination Law636Age Discrimination and the Hiring of Older Workers757Promotions, Demotions, Transfers, and Age Discrimination878Employer Retaliation against Age Discrimination Claimants1029Women and Age Discrimination11410The Employer's Motion for Summary Judgment12311Proving Age Discrimination Using Indirect Evidence13412Proving Age Discrimination Using Other Evidentiary Procedures15213Monetary Damages and Other Legal Remedies16314The Roles of the EEOC and the Private Attorney18315The Negative Attitude of the Courts and Enforcement of the ADEA19116Judicial Limitations to Proving Age Discrimination20517Arbitration of Age Discrimination Disputes22018The Role of the Worker in an Age Discrimination Suit23519Recommendations for Changes in the ADEA and Its Enforcement247Conclusion: Hope for the Older Worker in the Future260Notes265Index275
\ BooknewsFor US baby boomers morphing into older employees, an attorney draws on many years of experience in employment discrimination for a timely review of age-related stereotypes, discriminatory workplace practices, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, recommendations for ADEA changes, and recourse options. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
