Are the new age discrimination laws worth the ink?
Q. Employers can turn down job applicants without giving an in depth WRITTEN reason. Why? Are they using smokescreens to avoid the real reason whether it be age/colour/sex etc. Why cant this be policed and the written reasons checked by an independent body?
Asked by gorilla - Mon Sep 25 11:46:40 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Firstly they will make a difference, slowly and only after a few test cases have been heard but once business gets hit in the pocket a few times things will start to change. Secondly, under the DPA you are entitled to copies of all written records a potential employer has made - if they made interview notes at the time, then ask for a copy send them a tenner (max required payment under law) and wait for them to turn up. Any discrimination should show up there. Note any inappropriate remarks made at interview too. Finally go look at the company if it's made up solely of one age group, ethnic mix etc. Then you may well have been discriminated against - call ACAS and file a claim (very cheap to do) and seek legal recompense. No need for an… [cont.]
Answered by nkellingley@btinternet.com - Mon Sep 25 11:57:36 2006
Q. Employers can turn down job applicants without giving an in depth WRITTEN reason. Why? Are they using smokescreens to avoid the real reason whether it be age/colour/sex etc. Why cant this be policed and the written reasons checked by an independent body?
Asked by gorilla - Mon Sep 25 11:46:40 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Firstly they will make a difference, slowly and only after a few test cases have been heard but once business gets hit in the pocket a few times things will start to change. Secondly, under the DPA you are entitled to copies of all written records a potential employer has made - if they made interview notes at the time, then ask for a copy send them a tenner (max required payment under law) and wait for them to turn up. Any discrimination should show up there. Note any inappropriate remarks made at interview too. Finally go look at the company if it's made up solely of one age group, ethnic mix etc. Then you may well have been discriminated against - call ACAS and file a claim (very cheap to do) and seek legal recompense. No need for an… [cont.]
Answered by nkellingley@btinternet.com - Mon Sep 25 11:57:36 2006
If the electorate voted against John McCain could he file anywhere for relief under age discrimination laws?
Q. Senior: Yes, a little, but hey it's a new year. Gotta lighten up.
Asked by golfer7 - Thu Jan 3 15:53:31 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Laws?andor guide ance lines...choosse?
Answered by WordBarker/singlething - Thu Jan 3 22:17:39 2008
Q. Senior: Yes, a little, but hey it's a new year. Gotta lighten up.
Asked by golfer7 - Thu Jan 3 15:53:31 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Laws?andor guide ance lines...choosse?
Answered by WordBarker/singlething - Thu Jan 3 22:17:39 2008
I am unclear about the new age discrimination laws in the workplace. What does it entail?
Q. this is in the UK by the way
Asked by peace - Sun Oct 1 17:35:34 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It means that if you are 60, for example, and have gone to an interview and so has an 18 year old but you are better qualified and have the experience, compared to the 18 year old, the employer cannot discriminate against the 60 year old for being too old for the job and cannot say that he wants to have a younger employee. It also goes for a young person applying for a job that is advertised for a more mature person. Workplaces now have to employ people on experience and qualification rather than age suitability.
Answered by jillybean - Sun Oct 1 17:48:16 2006
Q. this is in the UK by the way
Asked by peace - Sun Oct 1 17:35:34 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It means that if you are 60, for example, and have gone to an interview and so has an 18 year old but you are better qualified and have the experience, compared to the 18 year old, the employer cannot discriminate against the 60 year old for being too old for the job and cannot say that he wants to have a younger employee. It also goes for a young person applying for a job that is advertised for a more mature person. Workplaces now have to employ people on experience and qualification rather than age suitability.
Answered by jillybean - Sun Oct 1 17:48:16 2006
How many are now employed full time over age of 65 and has new age discrimination laws helped you?
Q. I am still employed full time on shiftwork (average 60 hrs per week) but I did experience what looked like an attempt to "constructively dismiss" me by my employers. BUT looks as if I have been able to thwart them because new laws that came in October 2005 now giving me option of appealing against "unfair dismissals" to a Tribunal, which I could not have done before. My co-workers would confirm I am doing my job just as energetically and responsibly as co-workers of half or less my age and am just as able to adapt to night shifts. as anybody else..But the new legislation still makes it legal for an employer to force somebody to retire at age of 65? Is it not right I should be protected so as to be able to carry on working into my… [cont.]
Asked by Wamibo - Sun Mar 4 04:59:44 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It does seem there are not too many who have been helped by the Age Discrimination llegislation , (which by the way came into effect in October 2006 not 2005), so what you report is extremely interesting and creditable. So long as you are not blocking jobs for younger applicants you are good news. YES, You certainly should be protected from unfair dismissal like every other worker is, but if your employers were trying to get rid of you because you could not adapt to night work any more, because (say) you had been caught asleep at your workplace that could be a "fair cop" disciplinary offence, for which dismissal could be in order? BUT under current UK laws, they could then be required to find you alternative "day work" if you… [cont.]
Answered by cimex - Sun Mar 4 06:36:42 2007
Q. I am still employed full time on shiftwork (average 60 hrs per week) but I did experience what looked like an attempt to "constructively dismiss" me by my employers. BUT looks as if I have been able to thwart them because new laws that came in October 2005 now giving me option of appealing against "unfair dismissals" to a Tribunal, which I could not have done before. My co-workers would confirm I am doing my job just as energetically and responsibly as co-workers of half or less my age and am just as able to adapt to night shifts. as anybody else..But the new legislation still makes it legal for an employer to force somebody to retire at age of 65? Is it not right I should be protected so as to be able to carry on working into my… [cont.]
Asked by Wamibo - Sun Mar 4 04:59:44 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It does seem there are not too many who have been helped by the Age Discrimination llegislation , (which by the way came into effect in October 2006 not 2005), so what you report is extremely interesting and creditable. So long as you are not blocking jobs for younger applicants you are good news. YES, You certainly should be protected from unfair dismissal like every other worker is, but if your employers were trying to get rid of you because you could not adapt to night work any more, because (say) you had been caught asleep at your workplace that could be a "fair cop" disciplinary offence, for which dismissal could be in order? BUT under current UK laws, they could then be required to find you alternative "day work" if you… [cont.]
Answered by cimex - Sun Mar 4 06:36:42 2007
Age Discrimination - why is every company not liable under the Law?
Q. How can their be age discrimination laws yet companies can offer different price structures depending on your age. eg National Express if between 16-26 you get a young persons card and get to travel for 30% less than a 27 year old ?
Asked by john brown - Thu Apr 12 07:08:03 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I get your drift but the laws on age discrimination currently only apply to the employment of persons according to age, not the use of the companies' services. In a similar vein, I can understand why companies like insurers charge different rates according to the different risks each age poses. However, why bus companies can charge different rates when it's still the same person occupying the seat does seem unfair. What is also unfair is charging adult rates for children over 12 years on flights and package holidays. Why should they pay adult rates when they are too young to drink alcohol and such like? It makes a big difference to family holidays especially when you have more than one child in that age range.
Answered by jacg - Thu Apr 12 07:18:00 2007
Q. How can their be age discrimination laws yet companies can offer different price structures depending on your age. eg National Express if between 16-26 you get a young persons card and get to travel for 30% less than a 27 year old ?
Asked by john brown - Thu Apr 12 07:08:03 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I get your drift but the laws on age discrimination currently only apply to the employment of persons according to age, not the use of the companies' services. In a similar vein, I can understand why companies like insurers charge different rates according to the different risks each age poses. However, why bus companies can charge different rates when it's still the same person occupying the seat does seem unfair. What is also unfair is charging adult rates for children over 12 years on flights and package holidays. Why should they pay adult rates when they are too young to drink alcohol and such like? It makes a big difference to family holidays especially when you have more than one child in that age range.
Answered by jacg - Thu Apr 12 07:18:00 2007
Age discrimination in public, are there laws?
Q. I am 18 almost 19 and i was wondering is there any laws for public age discrimination? i know i may sound like i am just looking for another fight but the story starts with me going to the movies and trying to get into a R rated movie (Forgot my wallet oh noes) yea they deny me entrance based on my look, although i look well over 20 and have a grim look clearly being of age. The thing that got me though is the guy in front of me in the line who was let in with no ID and was about 17 it looked and nobody with him for the same movie, i asked the ticket guy why he let the person in front of me in and he says well he looks over 18 and then denies me entry. Could this be a violation of my rights? But tell me why is age so diffrent from a color… [cont.]
Asked by John - Sat Aug 15 22:02:39 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Rights? What rights? It's their theater, not yours. And you had no ID. They have the right to request proof of age. First: the movie rating system it's no based on any law; it's a voluntary auto regulation established by the movie industry to calm down the public's opinion about movie content; so letting the 17 year old guy was technically legal as long as the movie has no pornographic. Besides you have no proof he was 17, that's your opinion. Second: even if a rule is not enforced consistently, the rule is still valid. Third: it's "private property" so they have the right to deny entrance to anyone (like people that don't have ID). Forth: arguing with the entrance guy is not a good way to prove you are an adult. By the way you are… [cont.]
Answered by me - Sat Aug 15 22:14:29 2009
Q. I am 18 almost 19 and i was wondering is there any laws for public age discrimination? i know i may sound like i am just looking for another fight but the story starts with me going to the movies and trying to get into a R rated movie (Forgot my wallet oh noes) yea they deny me entrance based on my look, although i look well over 20 and have a grim look clearly being of age. The thing that got me though is the guy in front of me in the line who was let in with no ID and was about 17 it looked and nobody with him for the same movie, i asked the ticket guy why he let the person in front of me in and he says well he looks over 18 and then denies me entry. Could this be a violation of my rights? But tell me why is age so diffrent from a color… [cont.]
Asked by John - Sat Aug 15 22:02:39 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Rights? What rights? It's their theater, not yours. And you had no ID. They have the right to request proof of age. First: the movie rating system it's no based on any law; it's a voluntary auto regulation established by the movie industry to calm down the public's opinion about movie content; so letting the 17 year old guy was technically legal as long as the movie has no pornographic. Besides you have no proof he was 17, that's your opinion. Second: even if a rule is not enforced consistently, the rule is still valid. Third: it's "private property" so they have the right to deny entrance to anyone (like people that don't have ID). Forth: arguing with the entrance guy is not a good way to prove you are an adult. By the way you are… [cont.]
Answered by me - Sat Aug 15 22:14:29 2009
age discrimination... in racing?
Q. I know this might sound ridiculous, but consider the following scenarios: A racing series limits entries to drivers of a certain age, such as 16-21, 16-24, or 16-26. If you are not between these ages, you cannot race in the series. There is no other significant criteria for entry to the series other then age - i.e. anyone within the age group can race in the series, so long as the have the means/money. A racing series selects its drivers from a driver tryout or selection, where drivers are evaluated based on criteria known to be important for successful drivers - i.e. racing experience, racing skills, media skills, etc. To attend the driver tryout, you must be within some age range, such as 16-26. A driver development program selects… [cont.]
Asked by ra64t34 - Sun Jan 31 01:43:05 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I know this might sound ridiculous, but consider the following scenarios: A racing series limits entries to drivers of a certain age, such as 16-21, 16-24, or 16-26. If you are not between these ages, you cannot race in the series. There is no other significant criteria for entry to the series other then age - i.e. anyone within the age group can race in the series, so long as the have the means/money. A racing series selects its drivers from a driver tryout or selection, where drivers are evaluated based on criteria known to be important for successful drivers - i.e. racing experience, racing skills, media skills, etc. To attend the driver tryout, you must be within some age range, such as 16-26. A driver development program selects… [cont.]
Asked by ra64t34 - Sun Jan 31 01:43:05 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Anyone think the UK Age Discrimination Law was worth bringing about?
Q. It didn't include discrimination in goods & services and education.
Asked by Leigh - Mon Jul 2 08:02:58 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. At the end of the day, it just means that companies will waste money on interviews and ads etc. then just hire the person of the age they want anyway. Waste of time, un-inforcable, and too many ways to get around it. Just like nearly every other piece of legislation brought about like Labour, it's there to make it look like the government is doing something.
Answered by Kit Fang - Mon Jul 2 09:09:58 2007
Q. It didn't include discrimination in goods & services and education.
Asked by Leigh - Mon Jul 2 08:02:58 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. At the end of the day, it just means that companies will waste money on interviews and ads etc. then just hire the person of the age they want anyway. Waste of time, un-inforcable, and too many ways to get around it. Just like nearly every other piece of legislation brought about like Labour, it's there to make it look like the government is doing something.
Answered by Kit Fang - Mon Jul 2 09:09:58 2007
are the current laws of employment enough to stop racial and age discrimination in employment in Canada?
Q. Aren't employers - consumers of services provided by the employees. And Consumers have the right to choose. After all it is their own business - they hire whoever they like. What is the solution for this paradox The right to choose versus employment equity ?
Asked by ottawamickey - Sat Jul 14 16:16:56 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I study law in Italy , and i tell you put a big question, really difficult to answer... laws must erase iniquities, but in Italy too, very often the problem is that law says one thing, and employers do behave how they want, they ignore many laws...
Answered by Daniele - Mon Jul 16 07:54:07 2007
Q. Aren't employers - consumers of services provided by the employees. And Consumers have the right to choose. After all it is their own business - they hire whoever they like. What is the solution for this paradox The right to choose versus employment equity ?
Asked by ottawamickey - Sat Jul 14 16:16:56 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I study law in Italy , and i tell you put a big question, really difficult to answer... laws must erase iniquities, but in Italy too, very often the problem is that law says one thing, and employers do behave how they want, they ignore many laws...
Answered by Daniele - Mon Jul 16 07:54:07 2007
If fair housing laws prohibit discrimination based on age, how do 55 and older communities exist?
Q. I'm not interested in moving into one. I've just always wondered about that.
Asked by ih8squids - Mon Feb 26 13:21:47 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Simple - they cannot disapprove of you moving there, based upon age alone. Once the place is full of seniors though, would anyone not a senior want to move in??
Answered by YDoncha_Blowme - Mon Feb 26 13:30:09 2007
Q. I'm not interested in moving into one. I've just always wondered about that.
Asked by ih8squids - Mon Feb 26 13:21:47 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Simple - they cannot disapprove of you moving there, based upon age alone. Once the place is full of seniors though, would anyone not a senior want to move in??
Answered by YDoncha_Blowme - Mon Feb 26 13:30:09 2007
How do laws governing teenagers and young adults hold up constitutionally? (US)?
Q. I am interested in how these laws and private enforcement of policies hold up constitutionally. For example, age discrimination laws generally only hold up for seniors, not for teenagers or young adults, making it perfectly fine to discriminate in car insurance policies against people too young, but due to lobbying for seniors through AARP, companies are generally not able to discriminate against seniors. Certain businesses like a mall or movie theater might enforce an age limit on when people 17 and younger can be present without an adult. How would this apply to emancipated teenagers for example? Would that be considered discrimination in that case?
Asked by balisarius - Sat Nov 10 11:30:52 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. malls and insurance companies are not governments and do not pass laws. They have internal policies but those policies are not laws. Most private discrimination is perfectly legal. In the case of juveniles, even public discrimination, having the force of law, is allowable. For example, children cannot vote or drive a car on a highway. Many forms of public discrimination are allowable if the government has a legitimate interest that is furthered by the law. The legitimate interest is usually the protection of children.
Answered by laughter_every_day - Sat Nov 10 11:50:13 2007
Q. I am interested in how these laws and private enforcement of policies hold up constitutionally. For example, age discrimination laws generally only hold up for seniors, not for teenagers or young adults, making it perfectly fine to discriminate in car insurance policies against people too young, but due to lobbying for seniors through AARP, companies are generally not able to discriminate against seniors. Certain businesses like a mall or movie theater might enforce an age limit on when people 17 and younger can be present without an adult. How would this apply to emancipated teenagers for example? Would that be considered discrimination in that case?
Asked by balisarius - Sat Nov 10 11:30:52 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. malls and insurance companies are not governments and do not pass laws. They have internal policies but those policies are not laws. Most private discrimination is perfectly legal. In the case of juveniles, even public discrimination, having the force of law, is allowable. For example, children cannot vote or drive a car on a highway. Many forms of public discrimination are allowable if the government has a legitimate interest that is furthered by the law. The legitimate interest is usually the protection of children.
Answered by laughter_every_day - Sat Nov 10 11:50:13 2007
Is there any EU law against age discrimination?
Q. I notice that in one EU country to apply to a particular job have age limit while in other EU country the same kind of job doesn't have any age limit.
Asked by xana1 - Fri Nov 27 07:34:00 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a directive which is called "The Employment Equality Directive 2000/78/EC", which deals with the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation in employment, training and membership and involvement in orgainsations of workers and employers (like trade unions). It implements the principle of equal treatment in these fields. However, it allows for limited exceptions to that principle which are strictly interpreted and have to be proportionate.
Answered by L. - Sun Nov 29 09:26:50 2009
Q. I notice that in one EU country to apply to a particular job have age limit while in other EU country the same kind of job doesn't have any age limit.
Asked by xana1 - Fri Nov 27 07:34:00 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a directive which is called "The Employment Equality Directive 2000/78/EC", which deals with the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation in employment, training and membership and involvement in orgainsations of workers and employers (like trade unions). It implements the principle of equal treatment in these fields. However, it allows for limited exceptions to that principle which are strictly interpreted and have to be proportionate.
Answered by L. - Sun Nov 29 09:26:50 2009
should I leave out the dates of my education on my CV so people cannot guess my age?
Q. Now that we have new age discrimination laws, I have been told not to put my age on my CV. But people can guess age from the years I went to school - so should I leave these off?
Asked by Ann P - Mon Oct 16 03:47:31 2006 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Any good employer would want to know your age as a means of assessing your experience not only of the work you are expected to carry out but of life in general. This helps them to see if you would fit in with the existing staff. Your capability for the job will be dealt with at an interview and as age should not come into it you should be given an honest assessment. A word of advice is to do some research on the company before the interview. Such things as what they actually make or do. For example a company making a widget and well known for them, might also be making some other product which is lessor known but a good selling item. Talk to other employees if you can and ask them about the company. I did this by standing outside of one a… [cont.]
Answered by ANF - Mon Oct 16 04:04:44 2006
Q. Now that we have new age discrimination laws, I have been told not to put my age on my CV. But people can guess age from the years I went to school - so should I leave these off?
Asked by Ann P - Mon Oct 16 03:47:31 2006 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Any good employer would want to know your age as a means of assessing your experience not only of the work you are expected to carry out but of life in general. This helps them to see if you would fit in with the existing staff. Your capability for the job will be dealt with at an interview and as age should not come into it you should be given an honest assessment. A word of advice is to do some research on the company before the interview. Such things as what they actually make or do. For example a company making a widget and well known for them, might also be making some other product which is lessor known but a good selling item. Talk to other employees if you can and ask them about the company. I did this by standing outside of one a… [cont.]
Answered by ANF - Mon Oct 16 04:04:44 2006
what led to the creation of the age discrimination law?
Q. what led to the creation of the age discrimination law?
Asked by Eumeeka T - Thu Dec 4 08:49:50 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They were enacted to correct widespread abuse. There was a time when it was quite common for employers to fire employees when they started getting expensive in terms of wages and pension rights. The fired employee could not find jobs for the same reason. Congress reacted by ensuring that employees vested in pension rights after five years and prohibiting age discrimination (with several caveats). It still happens, of course, but not as often as it once did.
Answered by laughter_every_day - Thu Dec 4 09:09:53 2008
Q. what led to the creation of the age discrimination law?
Asked by Eumeeka T - Thu Dec 4 08:49:50 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They were enacted to correct widespread abuse. There was a time when it was quite common for employers to fire employees when they started getting expensive in terms of wages and pension rights. The fired employee could not find jobs for the same reason. Congress reacted by ensuring that employees vested in pension rights after five years and prohibiting age discrimination (with several caveats). It still happens, of course, but not as often as it once did.
Answered by laughter_every_day - Thu Dec 4 09:09:53 2008
age discrimination law in china ?
Q. age discrimination law in china ?
Asked by asutoshadesai - Thu Feb 8 21:36:44 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There aren't any. Even if there were, the government will not enforce it.
Answered by Mr. Main Event - Sun Feb 11 20:57:32 2007
Q. age discrimination law in china ?
Asked by asutoshadesai - Thu Feb 8 21:36:44 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There aren't any. Even if there were, the government will not enforce it.
Answered by Mr. Main Event - Sun Feb 11 20:57:32 2007
How can a law reduce age and racial discrimination in employment ?
Q. at the end of the day the hiring manager chooses the personality he wants. You can't force a private sector employer to hire a certain race or a certain age range. What is the point of having a law (one was just issued on October 1st 2006 by the way)
Asked by ottawamickey - Tue May 29 13:54:39 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Dear Mickey, You are correct that having a law does not greatly impact a managers choice of whom to hire. HOWEVER, if an applicant feels that they were discriminated against, and the manager cannot show the person who was hired was better qualified for the job, THEN the penalties against the company levied by the law or court, if you will, can certainly make a difference in how the manager and the company look at applicants. Takes time, but eventually, it works.
Answered by Peanut - Tue May 29 14:29:35 2007
Q. at the end of the day the hiring manager chooses the personality he wants. You can't force a private sector employer to hire a certain race or a certain age range. What is the point of having a law (one was just issued on October 1st 2006 by the way)
Asked by ottawamickey - Tue May 29 13:54:39 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Dear Mickey, You are correct that having a law does not greatly impact a managers choice of whom to hire. HOWEVER, if an applicant feels that they were discriminated against, and the manager cannot show the person who was hired was better qualified for the job, THEN the penalties against the company levied by the law or court, if you will, can certainly make a difference in how the manager and the company look at applicants. Takes time, but eventually, it works.
Answered by Peanut - Tue May 29 14:29:35 2007
Should I put my date of birth / age on my CV?
Q. This applies to the UK only, and I'm thinking of the new anti-age discrimination laws we have here. I work in IT and I don't want prospective employers ruling me out immediately because I am too "old" - so is it Ok to not mention age/date of birth when applying for jobs? And what if they specifically ask? Some of you are missing the point - with the new anti-age discimination, are they ALLOWED to ask?
Asked by Sean H - Tue Jan 2 07:47:24 2007 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi Sean, I suggest you put it down none the less. I understand what you mean, but even if you don't put it down, they'll surely ask you. I don't think age is a base for discrimination, since it's in IT, in fact, they should pick you all the more considering your experience! So don't worry about it. GoodLuck at the interview. Happy New Year!
Answered by Yvonne Mystic - Tue Jan 2 07:57:08 2007
Q. This applies to the UK only, and I'm thinking of the new anti-age discrimination laws we have here. I work in IT and I don't want prospective employers ruling me out immediately because I am too "old" - so is it Ok to not mention age/date of birth when applying for jobs? And what if they specifically ask? Some of you are missing the point - with the new anti-age discimination, are they ALLOWED to ask?
Asked by Sean H - Tue Jan 2 07:47:24 2007 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi Sean, I suggest you put it down none the less. I understand what you mean, but even if you don't put it down, they'll surely ask you. I don't think age is a base for discrimination, since it's in IT, in fact, they should pick you all the more considering your experience! So don't worry about it. GoodLuck at the interview. Happy New Year!
Answered by Yvonne Mystic - Tue Jan 2 07:57:08 2007
What kind of discrimination laws are there against hotels and motels?
Q. I am 21 years of age with a clean record. I tried to rent a hotel room at the Days Inn in my hometown. I was refused service on the basis that "locals tear up our rooms." Is this discrimination?
Asked by darkpanther0210 - Sun Dec 21 21:10:18 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I work at a hotel and it's not uncommon to turn down people for thing like that. Particularly if it's a business hotel. We don't do it here and we are always having problems with it. People throw parties in the rooms until 4 in the morning keeping other people up. It is not discrimination. It's making a choice that they hope will improve their hotel.
Answered by Makai P - Mon Dec 22 23:54:56 2008
Q. I am 21 years of age with a clean record. I tried to rent a hotel room at the Days Inn in my hometown. I was refused service on the basis that "locals tear up our rooms." Is this discrimination?
Asked by darkpanther0210 - Sun Dec 21 21:10:18 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I work at a hotel and it's not uncommon to turn down people for thing like that. Particularly if it's a business hotel. We don't do it here and we are always having problems with it. People throw parties in the rooms until 4 in the morning keeping other people up. It is not discrimination. It's making a choice that they hope will improve their hotel.
Answered by Makai P - Mon Dec 22 23:54:56 2008
If its illegal to ask for your age for a job then why...?
Q. If there are age discrimination laws in place that prevent employers from asking an applicants age for a job, how come they can do it on the Equal Opportunity Form? Granted that form is voluntary, but I feel like when I don't fill it out completely I am not being a "Team Player" and will most likely not be considered for the position.
Asked by FueledByIdiots - Mon Jun 23 12:21:16 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Usually this information is requested anonymously so it is not matched up with your application. It is gathered so that employers can report the demographics of their job applicants. This is useful in helping employers to understand if they are reaching the audiences they wish to i.e. women, ethnic groups, younger or older workers etc.
Answered by mewkin - Mon Jun 23 12:28:05 2008
Q. If there are age discrimination laws in place that prevent employers from asking an applicants age for a job, how come they can do it on the Equal Opportunity Form? Granted that form is voluntary, but I feel like when I don't fill it out completely I am not being a "Team Player" and will most likely not be considered for the position.
Asked by FueledByIdiots - Mon Jun 23 12:21:16 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Usually this information is requested anonymously so it is not matched up with your application. It is gathered so that employers can report the demographics of their job applicants. This is useful in helping employers to understand if they are reaching the audiences they wish to i.e. women, ethnic groups, younger or older workers etc.
Answered by mewkin - Mon Jun 23 12:28:05 2008
what law does age discrimination act replace?
Q. what law does age discrimination act replace?
Asked by NEIL B - Fri Jun 29 11:39:50 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. None. This is just one of the many hundreds of new laws imposed on top of the existing ones. The present government have produced about 500 new laws and 'statutory instruments' for every 1 old law that they've repealed.
Answered by The Tank - Fri Jun 29 11:56:18 2007
Q. what law does age discrimination act replace?
Asked by NEIL B - Fri Jun 29 11:39:50 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. None. This is just one of the many hundreds of new laws imposed on top of the existing ones. The present government have produced about 500 new laws and 'statutory instruments' for every 1 old law that they've repealed.
Answered by The Tank - Fri Jun 29 11:56:18 2007
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