Archive for the ‘Age Discrimination’ Category

The Aging Workforce in Health Care: Challenges Ahead

Authored By: Stephen W. Lyman


We’re All Getting Old

The U. S. Census Bureau predicts that by 2050 nearly 20 million workers or about 20% of the national workforce will be 65 or older.  That represents an increase of 75% while the number of workers ages 25 to 54 is predicted to grow by only 2%. The health care workforce is already older than most.  By 2020, nearly half of all registered nurses will reach traditional retirement age of 65. Currently, the average age of a nurse in the United States is 50. Nearly one-quarter of physicians in a 2007 nationwide survey were 60 years or older.  In light of these predictions, the U.S. Department of Labor commissioned an Issue Brief that is intended to address the challenges that lie ahead in the health care industry’s aging workforce.  (more…)

Statistics Tell Us What the EEOC Is Doing These Days

Authored By: Jonathon A. Rabin


The EEOC keeps track of what it’s doing.  Fiscal year statistics of filings in the various categories of discrimination show what’s trending in the most active areas of “interest” for employees and the EEOC. With that in mind, employers often find it helpful to stay on top of trends in those charges.   (more…)

New EEOC Age Discrimination Rule on “Reasonable Factors Other Than Age” – Effective April 30

Authored By: Stephen W. Lyman


On March 30, 2012, the EEOC published its final rule providing guidance on the applicability of an important employer defense to claims of disparate impact under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”).   The ADEA prohibits employment discrimination against people who are 40 years of age or older.  The rule applies to private employers with 20 or more employees, state and local government employers, employment agencies and labor organizations.

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