AARP SmartBrief
Age Diversity as a Core Business Strategy
The best way to prevent age discrimination is to foster age diversity in the workplace. It’s sound business strategy.
Navigating Problem Areas of the ADEA
To avoid problems with the ADEA, businesses must examine all of their employment practices to make sure they comply with the law.
State Age Discrimination Laws in Employment
State laws on age discrimination frequently vary from the Federal ADEA. How do the two differ and also work together?
What Happens When an Age Discrimination Charge is Filed?
Tracing the life cycle of employment age discrimination charges.
Before Asking Workers to Sign ADEA Waivers and Releases
AARP explains employee waivers and releases from ADEA age discrimination laws.
Avoid Age Discrimination When Offering Jobs
AARP’s Employer Resource Center offers general legal guidelines for employers to consider when hiring older workers for full or part time jobs.
ADEA and Employment Advertising and Applications
AARP explains how the law applies to advertising for employment and the job application and offers guidelines on developing age neutral employment practices.
Age
Equity in Employment: An AARP Checklist
for Employers
This checklist helps employers audit their company’s policies and practices to assess their ability to attract and keep valuable employees, including older workers.
Disparate Impact and the ADEA
The Supreme Court age discrimination ruling in the case of Smith v. City of Jackson, MI, hinges on the concept of disparate impact.
AARP Employer Webinar Series
Here is additional information on the event as well as complementary materials on the aging workforce.
Forced Ranking Systems
An overview of forced ranking systems including definition, pros and cons, and tips for employers on avoiding problems.
Exceptions to the ADEA
Most workers over 40 are protected by the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). But there are a few exceptions to the law.