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More Small Employers Are Not Offering Health Care Coverage

A new survey shows small employers are abandoning employee health care insurance. What are the implications?

More Employee Whistleblower Protections On The Way?

A key Senate panel approves a bill that would extend whistleblower protections to more employees. We examine.

Are Digital Certificates Proof Of A Safe Website? Think Again

A new malware family is discovered using digital certificates to avoid detection. We explore.

Our Readers Let Us Know If Being Older Matters When Looking For A Job

We asked our readers if being older is a negative when looking for work. The answer may not surprise you, but the numbers may.

Malvertising: Our Poll Shows The Impact On Our Readers

Malvertising is snagging employers, including some of our readers. We show the results of our poll on malvertising and explain the risks malvertising creates for employers.

Our Readers Let Us Know If Being Older Matters When Looking For A Job

We wanted to know if you, our readers, think that being older is a negative when looking for work. You responded:

  • Yes                          81%
  • No                           17%
  • Don't Know              0%

Commentary and Checklist

Younger workers on average cost less than older employees, yet younger employees often lack experience, skills, loyalty, and the hard work ethic older workers bring to the workforce. Older workers are especially adept at training and mentoring.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects older workers (those age 40 and older) from discrimination based on age. For this reason, employers must establish an age discrimination policy that covers all areas of employment including hiring. In 2014, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received 20,588 charges of age discrimination.

Age preferences, limitations, or specifications should not be part of job notices or advertisements. Although the law does not specifically prohibit asking an applicant his or her age or date of birth, those questions can indicate a possible intent to discriminate and should be avoided.

To prevent age and other types of illegal discrimination, employers can consider these tips:

Finally, your opinion is important to us. Please complete the opinion survey: