Discrimination and the Aging American Workforce: Recommendations and Strategies for Management

Author(s)

Frank J. Cavico, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

SAM: Advanced Management Journal

ISSN

0036-0805

Publication Date

1-1-2011

Abstract/Excerpt

As people live and work longer, the "older" component of the workforce--defined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as those over 40--also expands. In general, claims of discrimination against older employees allege either disparate treatment or disparate impact under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 2005. Other statutes also apply in this area. Employer defenses generally fall in two categories: Bona fide occupational qualification exceptions, or reasonable factors other than age. Using statistical analysis prior to any reduction in force, for example, can help avoid future legal problems.

Volume

76

Issue

4

First Page

15

Last Page

28

NSUWorks Citation

Cavico, Frank J. and Mujtaba, Bahaudin G., "Discrimination and the Aging American Workforce: Recommendations and Strategies for Management" (2011). HCBE Faculty Articles. 529.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hcbe_facarticles/529