Is age discrimination a good or bad thing?
Q. I have to write an essay on whether the fact that we have age discrimination laws a good thing or bad? I need some reasons why its not right for an employer to fire someone because of age discrimination. Also, I need some reasons why it should be right for an employee to fire someone based on age? Thanks a lot.
Asked by RPA - Wed Jul 8 14:01:51 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. discrimination is a bad thing no matter what the situation/case is!
Answered by unknown - Wed Jul 8 14:05:22 2009
Q. I have to write an essay on whether the fact that we have age discrimination laws a good thing or bad? I need some reasons why its not right for an employer to fire someone because of age discrimination. Also, I need some reasons why it should be right for an employee to fire someone based on age? Thanks a lot.
Asked by RPA - Wed Jul 8 14:01:51 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. discrimination is a bad thing no matter what the situation/case is!
Answered by unknown - Wed Jul 8 14:05:22 2009
What is the impact of age discrimination at the workplace?
Q. how does age discrimination affect other workers in the workplace?
Asked by socalespn - Sun Aug 20 23:13:18 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a lack on institutional memory, which may cause things that have been tried before and failed to be tried again, thereby wasting time and resources. There is a tendency toward juvenile activity and values, because there are not elders there to command respect and model appropriate workplace behavior. It also places a lessened value on the contributions and productivity of older, more experienced workers at a time when they are reaching their prime. It also puts workers on notice that the company will choose to hire a younger, cheaper worker rather than provide retirement plans and health insurance.
Answered by TXChristDem - Sun Aug 20 23:23:33 2006
Q. how does age discrimination affect other workers in the workplace?
Asked by socalespn - Sun Aug 20 23:13:18 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a lack on institutional memory, which may cause things that have been tried before and failed to be tried again, thereby wasting time and resources. There is a tendency toward juvenile activity and values, because there are not elders there to command respect and model appropriate workplace behavior. It also places a lessened value on the contributions and productivity of older, more experienced workers at a time when they are reaching their prime. It also puts workers on notice that the company will choose to hire a younger, cheaper worker rather than provide retirement plans and health insurance.
Answered by TXChristDem - Sun Aug 20 23:23:33 2006
How often do young people face age discrimination?
Q. Seriously, how often. Are you sick of ageism? The time I faced it was when I was at a video gaming club and after it was 9, we had to leave. I was 17 at the time. Whats worse is that the doctors are very ageist, since I heard they won't get a guy permanantly sterilized until he was 25 or 30, now that's messed up? The question is, how often to people under 21 face age discrimination? Aren't we all sick of it?
Asked by Guess Who! (Gone) - Sun Apr 13 18:14:00 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't think anyone should face ANY kind of discrimination. Racism, sexism, ageism, it's all the same. The US was founded on the grounds that ALL are created equal. Why don't people remember this? We've had the women's rights movement, the civil rights movement, I say that kids/teens start their OWN movement!
Answered by 11 [rip MJ] - Sun Apr 13 18:31:24 2008
Q. Seriously, how often. Are you sick of ageism? The time I faced it was when I was at a video gaming club and after it was 9, we had to leave. I was 17 at the time. Whats worse is that the doctors are very ageist, since I heard they won't get a guy permanantly sterilized until he was 25 or 30, now that's messed up? The question is, how often to people under 21 face age discrimination? Aren't we all sick of it?
Asked by Guess Who! (Gone) - Sun Apr 13 18:14:00 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't think anyone should face ANY kind of discrimination. Racism, sexism, ageism, it's all the same. The US was founded on the grounds that ALL are created equal. Why don't people remember this? We've had the women's rights movement, the civil rights movement, I say that kids/teens start their OWN movement!
Answered by 11 [rip MJ] - Sun Apr 13 18:31:24 2008
Isn't the human rights suppose to help get compensation after winning a case on age discrimination?
Q. I filed a suit for age discrimination with the human rights and they did an investigation and found that my employer was guilty of age discrimination. They are suppose to get me a settlement but now they are saying that I shouldn't get anything. It is too complicated as my situation is to detailed and not enough room to explain but what should I do?
Asked by a c - Wed Apr 2 13:16:01 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't think that they award compensation. Basically, when they rule in your favor it allows you to initiate a law suit. I would see an attorney. Most will work on contingent if it is a valid case. That is why most people go with mediation.
Answered by Green - Wed Apr 2 13:41:38 2008
Q. I filed a suit for age discrimination with the human rights and they did an investigation and found that my employer was guilty of age discrimination. They are suppose to get me a settlement but now they are saying that I shouldn't get anything. It is too complicated as my situation is to detailed and not enough room to explain but what should I do?
Asked by a c - Wed Apr 2 13:16:01 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't think that they award compensation. Basically, when they rule in your favor it allows you to initiate a law suit. I would see an attorney. Most will work on contingent if it is a valid case. That is why most people go with mediation.
Answered by Green - Wed Apr 2 13:41:38 2008
Do age discrimination laws apply to minors?
Q. I have read a lot about how age discrimination laws apply to elderly workers, but how about to minors? I am aware of the Child Labor Laws, but I am saying as long as the minor complies with those laws, is it legal for a employer to disallow employment of minors? If necessarily, assume that the employer has more than 15 employees.
Asked by colacadstink - Wed Feb 6 19:04:07 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. An employee can hire within the relm of whether or not he feels the applicant is good for the position. Now by saying that an employer cannot disqualify an applicant based on age (whether old or young). Of course an employer is never going to say they are not hiring some one based on age, they will say they found some one else to fill said position. In those situation it is hard to prove age discrimination unless you have a witness or tape showing said discrimination. But yes age discrimination can also apply to minors. Employers cannot be disciminatory towards anyone based off of age (young or old).
Answered by kittysmle - Wed Feb 6 19:09:24 2008
Q. I have read a lot about how age discrimination laws apply to elderly workers, but how about to minors? I am aware of the Child Labor Laws, but I am saying as long as the minor complies with those laws, is it legal for a employer to disallow employment of minors? If necessarily, assume that the employer has more than 15 employees.
Asked by colacadstink - Wed Feb 6 19:04:07 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. An employee can hire within the relm of whether or not he feels the applicant is good for the position. Now by saying that an employer cannot disqualify an applicant based on age (whether old or young). Of course an employer is never going to say they are not hiring some one based on age, they will say they found some one else to fill said position. In those situation it is hard to prove age discrimination unless you have a witness or tape showing said discrimination. But yes age discrimination can also apply to minors. Employers cannot be disciminatory towards anyone based off of age (young or old).
Answered by kittysmle - Wed Feb 6 19:09:24 2008
How can i relate the Age Discrimination Act to childcare settings? 10 points for best answer!?
Q. I am doing an assignment on the different legisaltions that must be put into practice into childcare settings but am really struggling on ideas of how age discrimination is put into practice. Please help! x
Asked by Sweetcheeks1990 - Tue Feb 24 13:04:38 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Didn't your question ... Plz elaborate
Answered by Rosa - Sat Feb 28 04:00:02 2009
Q. I am doing an assignment on the different legisaltions that must be put into practice into childcare settings but am really struggling on ideas of how age discrimination is put into practice. Please help! x
Asked by Sweetcheeks1990 - Tue Feb 24 13:04:38 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Didn't your question ... Plz elaborate
Answered by Rosa - Sat Feb 28 04:00:02 2009
How can the US Military via age discrimination claim 53 is to old to enlist, the same as Fire Dept and PD?
Q. If 53 is to old to start a career, shouldn't those that age be retired also? Why isn't it discrimination? Well, thanks guys, now I feel like a totally worthless POS, TSA,Border and such also have the age barrier. I haven't been TECLOSE cert. since the 70's and was #124 when the draft stopped in '73 as a senior in HS. OK guys you are all correct, how do I choose a best answerer to be fair?
Asked by Ringer - Mon May 21 19:32:52 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are a few reasons for this. One of them you may find totaly outrageous but its the truth 1. Dexterity, reaction time, endurance (lets face it the older you get the slower you move and react. Each of those professions deal with life and/or death situations. It is has been that alertness slows down considerably after the age of 40). 2. Cardiovascular, skeletal, muscles. Cardiovascular system is more prone to have troubles when it comes to breathing and blood flow. Bones, if broken tend to become fragile and mend much slower the older you are. This is for liable reasons 3. The older you get the more wiser a thinker you become. You are less likely to listen to authority half your age. Recruiting young people is standard practice since… [cont.]
Answered by 7th generation - Mon May 21 19:58:29 2007
Q. If 53 is to old to start a career, shouldn't those that age be retired also? Why isn't it discrimination? Well, thanks guys, now I feel like a totally worthless POS, TSA,Border and such also have the age barrier. I haven't been TECLOSE cert. since the 70's and was #124 when the draft stopped in '73 as a senior in HS. OK guys you are all correct, how do I choose a best answerer to be fair?
Asked by Ringer - Mon May 21 19:32:52 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are a few reasons for this. One of them you may find totaly outrageous but its the truth 1. Dexterity, reaction time, endurance (lets face it the older you get the slower you move and react. Each of those professions deal with life and/or death situations. It is has been that alertness slows down considerably after the age of 40). 2. Cardiovascular, skeletal, muscles. Cardiovascular system is more prone to have troubles when it comes to breathing and blood flow. Bones, if broken tend to become fragile and mend much slower the older you are. This is for liable reasons 3. The older you get the more wiser a thinker you become. You are less likely to listen to authority half your age. Recruiting young people is standard practice since… [cont.]
Answered by 7th generation - Mon May 21 19:58:29 2007
Is it age discrimination or disability discrimination?
Q. my employer has a scheme to pay a percentage of salary to those who have to retire on ill health grounds. These payments continue until the employee is 60. However, recently, the normal retirement age has been increased to 65. this means that an employee who suffers ill health before 60 would have to take a reduced pension because they would have to draw it "early" by 5 years, as the ill health payments would stop before the normal retirement pension was due. Because of their health they would not be able to continue to work in the intervening period. Is this discrimination against those who happen to fall ill?
Asked by keep-yer-sox-on - Sun Nov 23 20:49:22 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No. If you read the rules of the plan you'll find that the employer reserves the right to change the terms of the plan after giving notice to the employees.
Answered by Yak Rider - Sun Nov 23 20:56:04 2008
Q. my employer has a scheme to pay a percentage of salary to those who have to retire on ill health grounds. These payments continue until the employee is 60. However, recently, the normal retirement age has been increased to 65. this means that an employee who suffers ill health before 60 would have to take a reduced pension because they would have to draw it "early" by 5 years, as the ill health payments would stop before the normal retirement pension was due. Because of their health they would not be able to continue to work in the intervening period. Is this discrimination against those who happen to fall ill?
Asked by keep-yer-sox-on - Sun Nov 23 20:49:22 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No. If you read the rules of the plan you'll find that the employer reserves the right to change the terms of the plan after giving notice to the employees.
Answered by Yak Rider - Sun Nov 23 20:56:04 2008
Do large corporations practice age discrimination with regard to retiree health and life insurance benefits?
Q. At age 56 I was forced into retirement by diagnosis of cancer. When I reached age 60 the supplemental life insurance premiums I have paid for years increased by 70%. If that's not age discrimination, what is it?
Asked by okwood@sbcglobal.net - Tue Nov 21 08:23:25 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You were lucky you even had supplemental life insurance benefits to begin with. Most employers would have bounced you out of their system upon your retirement. You also could have possibly made some more income by buying a disability insurance policy and could have put off being 'forced into retirement' by allowing the disability policy to pay your income until you would have reached a better retirement age. Those policies are even cheaper than supplemental life policies. And, since the risk of becoming disabled is far higher than dying early...they make more sense.
Answered by markmywordz - Tue Nov 21 16:16:50 2006
Q. At age 56 I was forced into retirement by diagnosis of cancer. When I reached age 60 the supplemental life insurance premiums I have paid for years increased by 70%. If that's not age discrimination, what is it?
Asked by okwood@sbcglobal.net - Tue Nov 21 08:23:25 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You were lucky you even had supplemental life insurance benefits to begin with. Most employers would have bounced you out of their system upon your retirement. You also could have possibly made some more income by buying a disability insurance policy and could have put off being 'forced into retirement' by allowing the disability policy to pay your income until you would have reached a better retirement age. Those policies are even cheaper than supplemental life policies. And, since the risk of becoming disabled is far higher than dying early...they make more sense.
Answered by markmywordz - Tue Nov 21 16:16:50 2006
When do you face age discrimination in your career field.?
Q. I started to feel like I was facing age discrimination when I turned forty. No one would say so but it seemed like my interviews went really fast and they just went through the motions. Unless you are in senior management they do not want you to work in most jobs after forty. Have you faced age discrimination?
Asked by questioner - Sun Apr 6 15:09:07 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Personally, I think you should contact your union. If you're not a member of one, join one now. They only cost a few pounds/dollars and they can solve your problem with ease.
Answered by Samantha In Wonderland - Sun Apr 6 15:13:19 2008
Q. I started to feel like I was facing age discrimination when I turned forty. No one would say so but it seemed like my interviews went really fast and they just went through the motions. Unless you are in senior management they do not want you to work in most jobs after forty. Have you faced age discrimination?
Asked by questioner - Sun Apr 6 15:09:07 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Personally, I think you should contact your union. If you're not a member of one, join one now. They only cost a few pounds/dollars and they can solve your problem with ease.
Answered by Samantha In Wonderland - Sun Apr 6 15:13:19 2008
Is a senior citizen discount age discrimination?
Q. I don't want to hear any crapola about poor seniors on a fixed income. I'm talking about legality and ethics. It gives discounts to people based on age.
Asked by Jabber Jaw - Wed Jun 24 17:42:47 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes it is. However, like MOST discrimination, it is perfectly legal. The only areas in which discrimination based on age is NOT legal is discriminating against people over 40 in employment, and certain types of housing discrimination. When a 19 year old hotty says she doesn't date guys over 30, that's also discrimination - but it's also legal. Richard
Answered by rickinnocal - Wed Jun 24 17:53:41 2009
Q. I don't want to hear any crapola about poor seniors on a fixed income. I'm talking about legality and ethics. It gives discounts to people based on age.
Asked by Jabber Jaw - Wed Jun 24 17:42:47 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes it is. However, like MOST discrimination, it is perfectly legal. The only areas in which discrimination based on age is NOT legal is discriminating against people over 40 in employment, and certain types of housing discrimination. When a 19 year old hotty says she doesn't date guys over 30, that's also discrimination - but it's also legal. Richard
Answered by rickinnocal - Wed Jun 24 17:53:41 2009
What do you think of the age discrimination?
Q. How does it matter in your country? Starbucks in Japan do not employ you if you are over 29 years of age. Especially if you are man, they never employ you. I think it is very weird here. How is it in your country as in US? 30 years of age is not elder. Starbucks Japan never hire ,for example, you if you are male and thirty something. Weird it is here.
Asked by papermoon - Mon Aug 7 01:00:16 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. We have age dexscrimination in the states too, but it doesn't usually start until much later in life. Companies like to force out older employees because they tend to be higher paid than younger employees.
Answered by ratboy - Mon Aug 7 01:05:52 2006
Q. How does it matter in your country? Starbucks in Japan do not employ you if you are over 29 years of age. Especially if you are man, they never employ you. I think it is very weird here. How is it in your country as in US? 30 years of age is not elder. Starbucks Japan never hire ,for example, you if you are male and thirty something. Weird it is here.
Asked by papermoon - Mon Aug 7 01:00:16 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. We have age dexscrimination in the states too, but it doesn't usually start until much later in life. Companies like to force out older employees because they tend to be higher paid than younger employees.
Answered by ratboy - Mon Aug 7 01:05:52 2006
How can the age discrimination law work.?
Q. On application forms now, you cant advertise for some one with experience. You also cant ask for details of their last job as this can show an applicants age and the times out of work. This last sentence means you cant find out if an applicant is suitable for the post. Everyone can apply, meaning endless interveiws for someone who has never done the job-mainly schools in each case. If a suitable candidate cannot be found the processs starts again!. This will cost schools, avertising for posts, thousands of pounds a year. Also, all new applicants must bring with them to an interveiw, all relevent copies of certificates from their education, aswell as nvq's and such. All copies cost 33 to produce - EACH!!!. And your age is plastered all… [cont.]
Asked by Old Man of Coniston!. - Thu Oct 5 12:23:04 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. like many laws passed for the PC and non-discrimination lobbies it is unworkable in practice. Shoot the perpetrators not the messenger(s)!
Answered by scrambulls - Thu Oct 5 13:15:12 2006
Q. On application forms now, you cant advertise for some one with experience. You also cant ask for details of their last job as this can show an applicants age and the times out of work. This last sentence means you cant find out if an applicant is suitable for the post. Everyone can apply, meaning endless interveiws for someone who has never done the job-mainly schools in each case. If a suitable candidate cannot be found the processs starts again!. This will cost schools, avertising for posts, thousands of pounds a year. Also, all new applicants must bring with them to an interveiw, all relevent copies of certificates from their education, aswell as nvq's and such. All copies cost 33 to produce - EACH!!!. And your age is plastered all… [cont.]
Asked by Old Man of Coniston!. - Thu Oct 5 12:23:04 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. like many laws passed for the PC and non-discrimination lobbies it is unworkable in practice. Shoot the perpetrators not the messenger(s)!
Answered by scrambulls - Thu Oct 5 13:15:12 2006
Does being overqualified affect your chances of getting a job? How real do you think age discrimination is?
Q. My dad is 57 years old and he is having a hard time finding a job. He has a couple of degrees and says that his age and overqualifications are the reason he has been unable to get jobs. There were a few instances where he was phone interviewed, got the job and when he finally went there, they let him go in a couple of days. Does anybody have any suggestions, comments, or advice? You could also talk about any experiences that you had.
Asked by m - Mon Dec 4 17:36:14 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I do believe being overqualified can be a factor. I think most employers worry that someone with a lot of education/experience will be looking for something better--more money, satisfaction etc. I do believe age discrimination is prevelant--but it depends on the types of jobs he's applying for.
Answered by Tracy S - Mon Dec 4 17:40:15 2006
Q. My dad is 57 years old and he is having a hard time finding a job. He has a couple of degrees and says that his age and overqualifications are the reason he has been unable to get jobs. There were a few instances where he was phone interviewed, got the job and when he finally went there, they let him go in a couple of days. Does anybody have any suggestions, comments, or advice? You could also talk about any experiences that you had.
Asked by m - Mon Dec 4 17:36:14 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I do believe being overqualified can be a factor. I think most employers worry that someone with a lot of education/experience will be looking for something better--more money, satisfaction etc. I do believe age discrimination is prevelant--but it depends on the types of jobs he's applying for.
Answered by Tracy S - Mon Dec 4 17:40:15 2006
Will McCain sue due to age discrimination?
Q. Many exit polls stated that McCain's age played a factor on how they voted (somewhere in the up 60% range). Should he file an age discrimination suit? Thoughts?
Asked by mr_cj_jr - Wed Nov 5 09:05:39 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, he shouldnt. Theres no one person to blame for that. Unfortunate for him, but its just how it goes. No matter what, there will always be people who find a reason to discriminate against others. Whether it be age, race, gender, whatever. Mccain didnt lose just because he was old. Obama was discriminated against too. It really came down to who america thought was better for the job. and I think in the end, the better man won. Mccain was gracious in defeat though and Im positive he wouldnt try and sue for such a thing.
Answered by nuoriso - Wed Nov 5 09:17:50 2008
Q. Many exit polls stated that McCain's age played a factor on how they voted (somewhere in the up 60% range). Should he file an age discrimination suit? Thoughts?
Asked by mr_cj_jr - Wed Nov 5 09:05:39 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, he shouldnt. Theres no one person to blame for that. Unfortunate for him, but its just how it goes. No matter what, there will always be people who find a reason to discriminate against others. Whether it be age, race, gender, whatever. Mccain didnt lose just because he was old. Obama was discriminated against too. It really came down to who america thought was better for the job. and I think in the end, the better man won. Mccain was gracious in defeat though and Im positive he wouldnt try and sue for such a thing.
Answered by nuoriso - Wed Nov 5 09:17:50 2008
What is the answer to age discrimination?
Q. There are a lot of intelligent and creative people who have been passed over. What a waste!
Asked by Menehune - Sat Jun 2 09:59:35 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Age discrimination is definately a topic not talk about alot and affects all ages...young and old. Mainly it falls on the shoulders of the companies and them understanding what they are looking for in an employee. The trend has been for most employers to seek out newly graduated college students to manage employees that have been with the company 10 and 15 years. Companies see this as a way to bring in new ideas and "fresh blood" to their team. I think the answer is for companies to explain what they are looking for and convey that message to applicants. They also have to understand if they want experience versus education and what that means for their job pool. Age discrimination goes both ways and its definately not an easy subject to… [cont.]
Answered by Yo - Sat Jun 2 10:30:43 2007
Q. There are a lot of intelligent and creative people who have been passed over. What a waste!
Asked by Menehune - Sat Jun 2 09:59:35 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Age discrimination is definately a topic not talk about alot and affects all ages...young and old. Mainly it falls on the shoulders of the companies and them understanding what they are looking for in an employee. The trend has been for most employers to seek out newly graduated college students to manage employees that have been with the company 10 and 15 years. Companies see this as a way to bring in new ideas and "fresh blood" to their team. I think the answer is for companies to explain what they are looking for and convey that message to applicants. They also have to understand if they want experience versus education and what that means for their job pool. Age discrimination goes both ways and its definately not an easy subject to… [cont.]
Answered by Yo - Sat Jun 2 10:30:43 2007
What are good examples of reverse age discrimination under the age of 40?
Q. I just need a few good, logical, and appropriate examples.
Asked by Matthew A - Thu Apr 3 01:19:09 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have things like higher interest rates, high insurance premiums, need a cosigner for any type of lease such as apartments, homes or cars. Thats all i could think of, hope it helps.
Answered by shorty_2005 - Thu Apr 3 03:17:20 2008
Q. I just need a few good, logical, and appropriate examples.
Asked by Matthew A - Thu Apr 3 01:19:09 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have things like higher interest rates, high insurance premiums, need a cosigner for any type of lease such as apartments, homes or cars. Thats all i could think of, hope it helps.
Answered by shorty_2005 - Thu Apr 3 03:17:20 2008
Given the new age discrimination laws, is it ethical for recruiters/employers to ask for age related info?
Q. This seems to often be done under the guise of collecting Equality & Diversity info but is not always the case and therefore suggests that some may be using it to discriminate? Answers from Lawyers/HR specialists especially welcome.
Asked by roaming_tigerr_uk - Tue Jan 1 13:46:15 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is not unethical or Illegal for employers to collect information regarding age, this can be done for a number of reasons, one to ensure that they do have a diverse workforce, rather than having 99% under 25 and 1% aged 70 - it is however illegal for a company to use the collected information to discriminate against an age group.
Answered by shaun - Wed Jan 2 16:37:15 2008
Q. This seems to often be done under the guise of collecting Equality & Diversity info but is not always the case and therefore suggests that some may be using it to discriminate? Answers from Lawyers/HR specialists especially welcome.
Asked by roaming_tigerr_uk - Tue Jan 1 13:46:15 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is not unethical or Illegal for employers to collect information regarding age, this can be done for a number of reasons, one to ensure that they do have a diverse workforce, rather than having 99% under 25 and 1% aged 70 - it is however illegal for a company to use the collected information to discriminate against an age group.
Answered by shaun - Wed Jan 2 16:37:15 2008
Compare and contrast the nature of gender discrimination with age discrimination.?
Q. Compare and contrast the nature of gender discrimination with age discrimination. What is history behind both (ie. how did it get to be this way)? Which do you think is more prevalent? Worse? Why?
Asked by Rob H - Tue Mar 24 23:12:13 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Gender discrimination is on its last vestiges. The glass ceiling has been broken. Women are now in the same career opportunities as men. Age discrimination is probably here to stay. In the job market, young ones are preferred if the companies are only willing to pay entry level salaries while older workers are being eased out due to changes in technology for which they couldn't cope. There are still instances of gender discrimination but at least the law is now explicit about this. It is hardly visible now than it was decades ago. Age disrcimination is harder to monitor because companies are still very much in control their hiring and firing policies, with respect to age and experience of employees.
Answered by Inday Loves PURPLE - Tue Mar 24 23:37:58 2009
Q. Compare and contrast the nature of gender discrimination with age discrimination. What is history behind both (ie. how did it get to be this way)? Which do you think is more prevalent? Worse? Why?
Asked by Rob H - Tue Mar 24 23:12:13 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Gender discrimination is on its last vestiges. The glass ceiling has been broken. Women are now in the same career opportunities as men. Age discrimination is probably here to stay. In the job market, young ones are preferred if the companies are only willing to pay entry level salaries while older workers are being eased out due to changes in technology for which they couldn't cope. There are still instances of gender discrimination but at least the law is now explicit about this. It is hardly visible now than it was decades ago. Age disrcimination is harder to monitor because companies are still very much in control their hiring and firing policies, with respect to age and experience of employees.
Answered by Inday Loves PURPLE - Tue Mar 24 23:37:58 2009
How old is the average age of an entry-level engineer? What's the likelihood of age discrimination over 30yrs?
Q. Do companies even hire new engineers or IT graduates over 30? Will it be twice as difficult to find a job because I'm a woman?
Asked by Blueplanet - Wed Aug 22 23:35:59 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Average age out of college is 22-23. Entry level ranges from 22-27 (about 5 years max at entry) Engineer knowledge/productivity peaks at the mid 30-mid 40 range (journeyman, experience kicking in) Women actually have it easier in engineering. Not too many of them, fills an EEO/HR quota. Should be twice as easy
Answered by Bernie - Wed Aug 22 23:49:46 2007
Q. Do companies even hire new engineers or IT graduates over 30? Will it be twice as difficult to find a job because I'm a woman?
Asked by Blueplanet - Wed Aug 22 23:35:59 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Average age out of college is 22-23. Entry level ranges from 22-27 (about 5 years max at entry) Engineer knowledge/productivity peaks at the mid 30-mid 40 range (journeyman, experience kicking in) Women actually have it easier in engineering. Not too many of them, fills an EEO/HR quota. Should be twice as easy
Answered by Bernie - Wed Aug 22 23:49:46 2007
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