Age Discrimination in the United States
Age Discrimination
United States Constitution
According to theEncyclopedia of the American Constitution, about its article titled AGE DISCRIMINATIONThe racial civil rights revolution of the 1950s and 1960s generated interest in constitutional protection for groups other than racial and religious minorities. Enhanced constitutional scrutiny of sex discrimination may be a consequence of the civil rights struggle.Discrimination
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Age Discrimination
United States Constitution
According to theEncyclopedia of the American Constitution, about its article titled 674 AGE DISCRIMINATION Unique among the first generation of antidiscrimination legislation, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) did not provide enhanced statutory protection for what would otherwise be a constitutionally protected category. As the Supreme Court held in Massachusetts
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Age Discrimination in State Statute Topics
Introduction to Age Discrimination
The purpose of Age Discrimination is to provide a broad appreciation of the Age Discrimination legal topic. Select from the list of U.S. legal topics for information (other than Age Discrimination).
Cause of Action Under Age Discrimination in Employment Act [29 U.S.C.A. §§ 621 to 634] (ADEA), on Theory of Disparate Treatment, Based on Discharge in Reduction-in-Force or Reorganization: an Overview
This section examines this type of action. This subject identifies the various elements of the Cause of Action Under Age Discrimination in Employment Act [29 U.S.C.A. §§ 621 to 634] (ADEA), on Theory of Disparate Treatment, Based on Discharge in Reduction-in-Force or Reorganization, offering a practical approach to the litigation issues of this cause of action. See also the entry about legal risks.
Age Discrimination (Fair Housing Rights)
This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of age discrimination. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Fair Housing Rights is provided. Finally, the subject of Housing in relation with age discrimination is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.
Age Discrimination: Employment Discrimination Depositions
This section offers information on age discrimination in relation to the employment discrimination deposition process under the United States law.
The main federal statutes that are applicable to employment discrimination cases are the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. This content on age discrimination in the context of a deposition in an employment discrimination case may be applicable to claims filed with state or federal administrative agencies.
Age Discrimination and Specific Types of Discrimination Claims
Resources
Further Reading
- Information about Age Discrimination in the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law.
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