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: Richmond Virginia Personal Injury LawyerAge Discrimination Protection-the ADEA
By Michael Phelan
Age discrimination is a hot topic these days, with several cases pending for decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects employees age 40 and older from discrimination in employment based on age. Age discrimination can include discrimination in hiring, promotion, pay, benefits, and discharge. The Act also protects against retaliation for asserting rights under the Act. In the current recessionary climate, there is an uptick of companies being accused of using illegal age factors in trying to reduce costs.
Full post as published by Richmond Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer on February 18, 2008 (boomark / email).
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