Title: All You Need to Know About Discrimination in the Workplace - LAWS.com
Headings: All You Need to Know About Discrimination in the Workplace
All You Need to Know About Discrimination in the Workplace
Issues with Employment and Promotions
Forced Early Retirement
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Role of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Content: Employers are often guilty of refusing employees raises or promotions based upon their age. Many companies refuse to hire elders completely. Age discrimination can be directed at teenagers and young adults; however, it is most commonly targeted at elderly individuals. Regardless of the fact that legislation prohibits the practice of age discrimination, it is still a frequent problem in the United States. Issues with Wages There are many different variables that affect an individual’s income. Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether or not elderly individuals experience wage discrimination. Indeed, statistics indicate that on average, young employees obtain smaller incomes than elderly individuals. However, income varies a great deal based on an employee’s work experience and education. A young college graduate may be given a much larger income than an elderly individual that did not go to college, but has many years of experience in his/her field.