Question

Selena is the HIM director at a 200-bed hospital. She has had exemplary performance evaluations each of her 35 years (15 of which have been as director of HIM), and is a well-respected leader within the organization. Recent financial difficulties within the hospital have administration looking to cut costs. They have decided to dismiss Selena, and hire a new director at a reduced salary and fringe benefits. Could you call what happened to Selena a violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967? Justify your answer.

Answer 1

Ageism in the workplace is an issue that affects thousands of Americans every year, yet many still feel as though it is not properly addressed by the nation's courts.

Age discrimination is defined as treating an employee or applicant less favorably because of his or her age. It includes demotions, job loss or non-consideration for positions. A person must be at least 40 years old to be a victim of age discrimination.

Age discrimination complaints are received by the E.E.O.C.

Ageism can have a real psychological impact on people, as those who experience age discrimination often feel worse about themselves and their age.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act:

Enacted in 1967, this legislation enforced the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of age; applies to individuals who are at least 40 years old. Individuals who are not yet 40 years old are not protected and may be discriminated against on the basis of age.

Adverse Employment Action:

Any action or omission that takes away a benefit, opportunity, or privilege of employment from an employee.

In the present scenario, Selena is the HIM director at a 200-bed hospital. She has had exemplary performance evaluations each of her 35 years and is a well-respected leader within the organization.

Here Selena had done a violation of the Age Discrimination in Empoyment Act of 1967 and type of discrimination under ADEA is " Disparate impact"