MGT 464 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Civil Rights Act Of 1964, Ageism, Gender Identity
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Prohibits discrimination against those 40 years old or older. Prohibits you from discriminating against older workers in favor of those younger than 40. Dealing with workers who are 40 years old or older, you can"t give favorable treatment to younger members of that group. Applies to private businesses with 20 or more employees as well as the federal government. Although state government workers are protected, they cannot file a lawsuit against the state for age discrimination. Only the eeoc can take action to protect state employees from age discrimination. Makes it illegal for your business to use an employee"s age as the basis for discrimination in benefits. Covers employees who are at least 40 years old. Law sets limits on your use of waivers as they relate to age discrimination claims under the adea: You must write the waiver in plain english. Waiver can"t cover rights or claims that may arise after the worker signs the waiver.
