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Newsletter #26 July 17, 2018 |
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50 Years After the ADEA: Age Discrimination Still Persists
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was first passed by Congress in 1967. It is considered civil rights legislation, and was part of congressional actions in the 1960s intended to assure equal opportunity in the workplace.
The EEOC recently released a report commemorating the 50th anniversary of the ADEA. Authored by acting EEOC Chair, Victoria Lipnic, the report reviews the history of the ADEA and the continued prevalence of age discrimination among U.S. employers.
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| Even during a time of low unemployment and high demand for skilled employees, older workers still find it more difficult to land a job. Age discrimination certainly exists, but it is difficult to measure. The report finds that the perception of age discrimination is prevalent. More than 6 in 10 workers age 45 and over say that they have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace. That statistic is not clearly reflected in ADEA claims and litigation. The report estimates that only 3% actually make a formal complaint, either to someone in the workplace or to a government agency.
The ADEA report details changes in the U.S.workforce, ADEA claims statistics, and characteristics of discrimination claims. It concludes that age discrimination remains a significant barrier for older workers and results in missed opportunity for employers. An abstract of the report is available in the GEA blog.
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| | | A Note from Buddy McGehee
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I’d like to express my thanks to all of you for your kind emails, telephone calls, and encouragement during my first week at Georgia Employers’ Association. Many thanks to the Board for giving me this opportunity to serve GEA. I am looking forward to meeting all of you in the future and am available to help you in any way I can.
Mike McCurdy also deserves our appreciation for his wonderful and successful leadership of GEA. His efforts and accomplishments moved our association forward, and his continuing support, advice, and encouragement during this transitional period will be extremely valuable.
I’d also like to ask for your participation in a couple of important projects that GEA will be undertaking in the near future:
- Association Member Survey – We are developing a membership survey to take the pulse of our community. We want to find out what we are doing well, what we can improve upon, and determine the products and services that you value. We’ll also use the survey to identify initiatives and projects for the future that are important to your success. We’ll publish the survey on the GEA website within the next few weeks and ask you to provide your opinions for the future direction of the association. Please participate!
- Membership Drive – We will be undertaking a comprehensive membership drive in the near future and we will need help, advice, and prospects as we seek to continue GEA’s growth with new members.
Look for more information on these activities in the GEA Newsletter during the coming weeks.
Again, many thanks for your words of encouragement. I appreciate the opportunity to serve you in the future!
-- Buddy McGehee |
| | | Last Chance to Register for PHR/SPHR Certification Training
Registration for GEA's 2018 HRCI Certification Training Series will close on Monday, July 23. PHR and SPHR designations are key career distinctions for those in the human resources field, certifying skills, knowledge, and competence.
GEA's six session course provides training in each of the areas that are covered in the exams. Sessions begin on July 31 in Macon and end on September 20. More information and online registration are available on the GEA website.
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