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HR Law Toolkit: Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
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Updated Feb 12, 2020Welcome to the “HR Law Toolkit: Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)” video lesson intended to help learners understand the legal restrictions around age discrimination in the U.S. This video lesson is part of the “HR Law Toolkit,” which gives learners the resources they need to adhere to federal laws that apply to their organization. In this lesson, viewers will learn which employers and employees are covered by the ADEA and consider the application of the law in pre-employment, employment, and retirement. In addition, learners will consider the legal requirements regarding waivers and releases from employees as part of an involuntary termination or reduction in force. Finally, this lesson addresses recordkeeping and notice requirements, options for reporting illegal age discrimination, and damages available to successful claimants. Ultimately, viewers should understand the importance of not letting age come into the picture when making business decisions and of adhering to federal, as well as state and local, laws regarding age discrimination in employment. (Keywords: recruiting, bona fide occupational qualification, hiring, disparate impact, harassment, retaliation)
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