The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) prohibits employers from discriminating against people who are 40 or older. The ADEA defines an employer as “a person engaged in an industry affecting commerce who has twenty or more employees for each working...
Month: January 2019
Men and women should be evaluated by the same objective criteria
A recent case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission contends that a woman at a group of motorcycle dealerships had to meet requirements for a promotion that men could bypass. This, the EEOC says, is illegal gender discrimination. lawsuit, which was...
Considering a demotion? It could mean a fresh start
Whether you’re an employee looking for a change or an employer seeking a way to retain a solid but underperforming employee, a demotion may meet your needs. The decision, of course, should be treated delicately. The staffing firm OfficeTeam recently performed a survey...