Age Discrimination in Employment: The 1978 ADEA Amendments and the Social Impact of Aging
Thomas J Reed
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Thomas J Reed
Abstract
This article will explore the sociology behind the original Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the structure of the 1967 ADEA, its weaknesses and strengths during its ten-year life, and the effectiveness of the 1978 amendments in dealing with the problems inherent in the original Act.
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This article will explore the sociology behind the original Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the structure of the 1967 ADEA, its weaknesses and strengths during its ten-year life, and the effectiveness of the 1978 amendments in dealing with the problems inherent in the original Act.
Key concepts: Age discrimination, Social discrimination, Social impact, Labour economics, Disparate impact, Employment discrimination, Business, Demographic economics