Age Discrimination Act

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:advocates_for supported by various civil rights organizations
ongoing advocacy for stronger protections
gptkbp:affiliated_with supported by AARP and similar organizations
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Age_Discrimination_Amendments_of_1986
amendments to strengthen protections
gptkbp:applies_to employment
gptkbp:challenges addressing stereotypes about older workers
enforcement challenges remain
gptkbp:community_impact influenced similar laws in other countries
promotes age inclusivity in the workplace
gptkbp:community_involvement government outreach to educate employers
gptkbp:conference discussed at various civil rights conferences
gptkbp:consequences allows for lawsuits against employers
gptkbp:court increased litigation related to age discrimination
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations workforce diversity
influences public policy on aging
gptkbp:economic_impact encourages older workers to remain employed
requires changes in hiring practices
gptkbp:effective_date gptkb:1975
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Equal_Employment_Opportunity_Commission
gptkbp:example certain seniority systems allowed
gptkbp:future_plans potential for further amendments
gptkbp:goal promote equal opportunity
gptkbp:historical_context part of broader civil rights movement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Age Discrimination Act
gptkbp:impact protects individuals 40 years and older
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for bona fide occupational qualifications
prohibits mandatory retirement ages
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by metrics used to evaluate its impact
periodic reviews of effectiveness
gptkbp:issues intersection with disability rights
gptkbp:key_figures notable advocates include civil rights leaders
gptkbp:legal_issue gptkb:Smith_v._City_of_Jackson
interpreted by courts in various cases
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Americans_with_Disabilities_Act
gptkb:Older_Workers_Benefit_Protection_Act
prohibits age-based harassment
shapes policies on workforce aging
gptkbp:media_coverage covered extensively in media
gptkbp:number_of_teams age discrimination complaints have increased over time
gptkbp:objective federal and state government employees
gptkbp:outcome increased employment for older adults
numerous case studies on its effectiveness
gptkbp:population_trend focus on age diversity in hiring practices
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness of age discrimination issues
gptkbp:publishes various guides published for compliance
gptkbp:purpose prohibit discrimination based on age
gptkbp:receives_funding_from requires federal funding for enforcement
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance Equal Employment Opportunity regulations
employers must provide equal treatment
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Age_Discrimination_in_Employment_Act
gptkbp:reports_to employers must report age-related hiring data
gptkbp:research numerous studies on age discrimination effects
gptkbp:significance addresses age-related biases in hiring
gptkbp:supports generally supported by the public
gptkbp:training available for employers on compliance
employers must train staff on age discrimination
resources available for compliance training
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Office_for_Civil_Rights
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4