Age Discrimination in the American Workplace: Old at a Young Age [Hardcover]

Raymond Gregory (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

A study of a variety of discriminatory practices confronting older workers in the current American workplaces, and the approaches these workers use to fight back.

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Recent studies by organizations as diverse as the outplacement firm Drake Beam Morin and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers report that age discrimination in the workplace has been much less prevalent in our booming economy. On the other hand, Gregory, an attorney with 35 years of experience specializing in employment discrimination, warns that prejudice against older workers has not disappeared and suggests that it can only increase as we face a more uncertain economic future and as Americans over 50 constitute an increasing percentage of the workforce. Gregory addresses the various ways older workers are stereotyped and shows how discrimination is manifested in reductions in force, early retirement programs, hiring, promotions, demotions, and transfers. He then clearly and thoroughly details the steps involved in filing and substantiating a claim of discrimination and outlines the range of possible remedies. The author concludes with recommendations for changes in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and its enforcement. David Rouse
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"A timely book, on a vital subject by a first-tier expert who writes well-and means it." -- Mario Cuomo

"I can think of no one better qualified to write Age Discrimination in the American Workplace than Raymond F. Gregory." -- Theodore W. Kheel, of counsel, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky and Walker

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813529069
• ISBN-13: 978-0813529066
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #556,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Raymond Gregory practiced law for over 40 years in New York City, first as a member of a mid-sized law firm and later as the leader of his own firm. He focused his practice on civil rights law, representing workers confronting discrimination in employment,including discrimination based on age, race, sex, religion, and national origin. Since retiring from the law, he has written five books,four on employment discrimination and a biography. He now resides outside Boston with his wife Mary.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An important and timely book for anyone in the work force., February 23, 2002

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George (The Midwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Age Discrimination in the American Workplace: Old at a Young Age (Hardcover)

If you work for a large or small corporation, this book is a must
read. Gregory shows how corporations streamline their payrolls by
getting rid of their 'older' employees, thus reducing wages, benefits, etc. Younger employees earn less, so it's just a matter
of doing the math. Corporations use early retirement incentives,
whether or not an employee wants to stop working. A little slow at first, this book picks up the pace, and grabs hold of the reader with fascinating, real-life cases, from a lawyer who obviously knows his stuff. Read on!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The explanations are worth a thousand bucks., May 13, 2002

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This review is from: Age Discrimination in the American Workplace: Old at a Young Age (Hardcover)

There is very little written on the subject of age discrimination in employment that ventures to explain the whole process for the Plaintiff. This author is very credible to me both in providing behavior insights and process descriptions. It raises my confidence that older workers can gain a good understanding of the steps they need to take when they face the problem of age bias in employment.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helps you understand how to win, December 4, 2003

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This review is from: Age Discrimination in the American Workplace: Old at a Young Age (Hardcover)

Gregory's book is very helpful in understanding what factors can win an age discrimination action. His clear and concise case studies are used to illustrate the main legal points and how the courts have changed over recent years in their requirements for success. It has in several ways become more difficult to win age discrimination cases and Gregory explains how and why very clearly.

The book also helps one decide whether or not to pursue an age related legal recourse.