Age Discrimination In The Workplace

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects certain applicants and employees 40 years of age and older from discrimination based on age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. Additionally, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) prohibits employers from denying benefits based on age. This course seeks to cover age discrimination in the workplace in order to help create a more respectful and equitable workplace.

This course covers the ADEA and OWBPA, hostility and harassment in the workplace, and retaliation. Employers and employees would do well to understand their obligations and rights, respectively, to ensure each party is covered. Particularly for employers, consistent and equitable policies across the organization ensures fairness and lawful actions are taken with everyone, and there are no concerns or perceptions around age-related discriminatory practices at your workplace.

Employers who violate the law could face litigation in civil court and fines from the EEO. All workers deserve a safe, comfortable place to work. It’s up to everyone to follow the law and treat all persons in the workplace with dignity and respect. Use this course to help prevent age discrimination in the workplace.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Aimed at both employers and employees

• Introduction
• Hostile Environment Harassment
• Retaliation
• Conclusion

• Harassment Prevention Made Simple
• Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees
• Sexual Harassment Prevention in Illinois