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Australians of all ages have a human right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else. In spite of such rights, age discrimination still occurs widely in Australia. People are often treated unfavourably because of their age, or because of assumptions made about people of that age. Common examples of age discrimination include preferring to hire younger over older workers regardless of their competence, refusing to consider job applications from people over pension age, or sacking younger workers once they reach the age when adult wages will apply. There needs to be a

Outlines the findings of recent research in this area. Provides an overview of the issues faced within the hiring process in relation to age discrimination. Covers areas such as the difference between chronological and functional age and workers' rights within the various Employment Acts. Gives an overview of the current position within the workforce before discussing the characteristics of older workers and giving some examples of recent case law in this area. Offers some suggestions for employees to help ensure fair hiring.

This book examines the problem of age discrimination as it relates to the employment sector in the United States throughout the century: how the issue has been treated by the media, what is the extent of age bias, how older workers were viewed, the reasons and rationales presented by business enterprises for their refusal to hire older workers, and the responses of governments to the problem.

Issues pertaining to age discrimination in employment in Canada are analyzed with a view toward highlighting lessons that may be learned from the Canadian experience—an experience that is taking on increased policy importance. Reasons for the increased attention to age discrimination issues are outlined, followed by a portrayal of the age discrimination legislation and court interpretations in Canada, especially as they pertain to mandatory retirement. Enforcement aspects are discussed, as is the evidence on age discrimination in employment and the effectiveness of legislation with respect to age discrimination and mandatory retirement. The article concludes with a discussion of the lessons to be learned from the Canadian experience, especially with respect to the poorly understood but complicated relationship between age discrimination and mandatory retirement. Policy recommendations for strengthening age discrimination legislation are also outlined. (JEL J14, J24, J71)

Reasons for Age Discrimination During the course of history, one of the most used methods in teaching a younger worker a new skill was to match him or her up with a veteran worker who was quite competent in that skill. The young worker learned by observing, assisting, and practicing in the skill. The "student" spent many hours with the "master" for little or no pay. In time the student learned to become as capable as his teacher. In some societies the passing along of such skills from mentor to student was considered a noble tradition. The actions of corporate America within the past few years run quite contrary to such traditional teaching methods. The restructuring of companies has lead to an increasing perception that older workers are less necessary to corporate success. This trend began in the late 1980s and has continued through the present.