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Age Discrimination in the American Workplace: Old at a Young Age » (1st Edition)

Book cover image of Age Discrimination in the American Workplace: Old at a Young Age by Raymond F. Gregory

Authors: Raymond F. Gregory
ISBN-13: 9780813529066, ISBN-10: 0813529069
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Date Published: February 2001
Edition: 1st Edition

Author Biography: Raymond F. Gregory

Book Synopsis

"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 Workplace	1
1	Age Discrimination and the Arrival of the Baby-Boomer Generation at Middle Age	5
2	Age Stereotypes and Employment Discrimination	16
3	Age Discrimination and Reductions in Force	31
4	Age Discrimination and Early-Retirement Plans	49
5	Waivers of Claims and the Age Discrimination Law	63
6	Age Discrimination and the Hiring of Older Workers	75
7	Promotions, Demotions, Transfers, and Age Discrimination	87
8	Employer Retaliation against Age Discrimination Claimants	102
9	Women and Age Discrimination	114
10	The Employer's Motion for Summary Judgment	123
11	Proving Age Discrimination Using Indirect Evidence	134
12	Proving Age Discrimination Using Other Evidentiary Procedures	152
13	Monetary Damages and Other Legal Remedies	163
14	The Roles of the EEOC and the Private Attorney	183
15	The Negative Attitude of the Courts and Enforcement of the ADEA	191
16	Judicial Limitations to Proving Age Discrimination	205
17	Arbitration of Age Discrimination Disputes	220
18	The Role of the Worker in an Age Discrimination Suit	235
19	Recommendations for Changes in the ADEA and Its Enforcement	247
	Conclusion: Hope for the Older Worker in the Future	260
	Notes	265
	Index	275

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