Age discrimination in hiring

Age discrimination in hiring

Outlines the findings of recent research in this area. Provides an overview of the issues faced within the hiring process in relation to age discrimination. Covers areas such as the difference between chronological and functional age and workers' rights within the various Employment Acts. Gives...

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Veröffentlicht in:Equal Opportunities International 2001-12, Vol.20 (8), p.25-32
Hauptverfasser: Shen, Gene G.-Y, Kleiner, Brian H
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Age
Age discrimination
Age groups
Applicants
Case law
Censuses
Discrimination
Economic conditions
Employees
Employers
Employment
Employment agencies
Employment law
Employment policies
Hiring
Law
Litigation
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Older people
Older workers
Physiology
Population
Recruitment
Retirement
Unemployment
Younger workers
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Zusammenfassung:Outlines the findings of recent research in this area. Provides an overview of the issues faced within the hiring process in relation to age discrimination. Covers areas such as the difference between chronological and functional age and workers' rights within the various Employment Acts. Gives an overview of the current position within the workforce before discussing the characteristics of older workers and giving some examples of recent case law in this area. Offers some suggestions for employees to help ensure fair hiring.
ISSN:0261-0159
2040-7149
1758-7093
2040-7157
DOI:10.1108/02610150110786660