Ageism and supposed "overqualification" are, unfortunately, still prevalent in our current job market: #workexperience #overqualified #agediscrimination
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Are you concerned about ageism in the workplace affecting you? "In the 2023 fiscal year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed 143 new employment discrimination lawsuits, a year-over-year increase of more than 50 percent, according to a release from the agency. The recent rise in litigation comes at a time when the American workforce continues to get older: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of working Americans aged 65 and older is projected to grow by a third over the next decade." Ageism is an unfortunate but realistic issue in today's society. Learn more about ageism in this article: https://lnkd.in/gxZQT54G Your resume can help you combat agism in the hiring process. Email me your for a free review: [email protected] #careerresumes #resumeservices #resumetips #age #ageism #ageist #resume #employer #interview #jobsearch #ageisjustanumber #bias #inclusion #dei
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Are you concerned about ageism in the workplace affecting you? "In the 2023 fiscal year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed 143 new employment discrimination lawsuits, a year-over-year increase of more than 50 percent, according to a release from the agency. The recent rise in litigation comes at a time when the American workforce continues to get older: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of working Americans aged 65 and older is projected to grow by a third over the next decade." Ageism is an unfortunate but realistic issue in today's society. Learn more about ageism in this article: https://lnkd.in/esz69WDu Your resume can help you combat agism in the hiring process. Email me your for a free review: [email protected] #careerresumes #resumeservices #resumetips #age #ageism #ageist #resume #employer #interview #jobsearch #ageisjustanumber #bias #inclusion #dei
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*Good morning* 🌞 HR Word of the Day - * 4/5ths Rule* The four-fifths rule prescribes that a selection rate for any group (classified by race, sexual orientation or ethnicity) that is less than four-fifths of that for the group with the highest rate constitutes evidence of adverse impact (also called ‘disparate impact’), that is, discriminatory effects on a protected group. Adverse impact may occur in any of the company’s decisions related to employees – be it hiring, promotion, training, transfer or layoff. A particular test or selection procedure must be evaluated for effectiveness in terms of selection based only on characteristics relevant to the job or task. It may, however, render disadvantage to members of a race, sex or ethnic group. For instance, if a company hires 50 percent of male applicants for positions in a predominantly male occupation but the rate for female applicants is 20 percent, there may be judged to be an issue of discrimination as the rate of hiring women is only 40 percent of that for male applicants, thereby violating the four-fifths rule. The rule was first laid down by the Technical Advisory Committee on Testing (TACT) formed by the State of California Fair Employment Practice Commission (FEPC) in 1971. Although not a legal definition, it is specified in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines and is a rule of thumb adopted by agencies worldwide to be eliminate vulnerability to charges of discrimination. Disparate impact was first described by the Supreme Court of the United States in Griggs v. Duke Power Co., 401 U.S. 424, 431-2. The latter practised segregation of employees by race in a way that greatly disadvantaged African Americans. In the wake of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Duke Power Co. added requirements of high school diplomas or minimum IQ test scores, thereby eliminating a significant proportion of African American applicants. The Supreme Court opined that businesses must demonstrate that such tests are reasonably related to the job or are consistent with business necessity. However, if the complainant can demonstrate that there is an alternative that can adequately screen applicants and be less discriminatory, then the business cannot defend itself on such grounds. *Have a Great HR Day* 😊 #hrwordoftheday #fourbyfiverule #orientation #tact #tests #learninganddevelopment #occupation #discrimination
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Ageism is pretty much completely out of control. It is discrimination plain and simple. There are so many myths and prejudices that comes with this silent but deadly “cancelling” of an entire invaluable cohort of potential hires. I see there is now ageism against workers even in their 40s! What planet is this? New employees staying how long after hiring? 4 years. Older workers - same! They can have amazing emotional intelligence skills. And they have the requisite experience, there is no such thing as overqualified - that concept is absurd - you either have the required experience or you do not (but could be trained). Be smart. Don’t discriminate. Hire great employees, no matter the age.
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Exciting Update for Job Seekers in Colorado! Starting July 1, 2024, the Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA) makes it illegal for employers to ask about age, birth dates, or graduation years on job applications. This Act aims to help combat age discrimination. Learn More: https://bit.ly/4cOJ08V. It will be interesting to see if other states implement these rules to prevent age discrimination.
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It is unfair to label jobseekers who are over 40 years old as “overqualified”. The take is that you want the best person for the job void of age. Overqualified is a biased term and literally promotes ageism. Equal employment opportunity should be for all & not some. Let us all get it right & stop discrimination based on age. #Shove aside ageism & apply best practice
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Will we see more of this in the days to come? I believe we will! This Age Discrimination case in California has gone to a jury and I'll be interested to see how it ends up. Classic case of an older worker training a younger worker to do their job and then a RIF "reduction in force" happens and guess who go left out & guess who got kept? As an executive recruiter I've heard phrases like "a lot of runway" or variations of this, which are code for younger candidates. My immediate response has typically been, would you prefer someone who's the most qualified, or who has the most runway, and they always say more qualified, but the actions don't always match the words. I'm sure Colleen Paulson you've seen this, and with the gap widening between Labor Demand and Labor supply + the combination of increasing retirement #'s & a lower than needed birth rate in the US over that last few decades this problem isn't going away. What's your take on this issue and have you seen or witnessed any type of age discrimination in your career? Please let me know & thanks! 😀 #Experience #Discrimination #HR #4Klo https://lnkd.in/gdppP4wF
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'Waterfall of Prejudice' The article from HR Dive discusses the challenges faced by job seekers with resume gaps and the potential benefits for employers who choose to hire them. It highlights that workers such as caregivers, older individuals, those with disabilities, and people with criminal records often encounter barriers to employment, including discrimination and rigid hiring practices. Despite these obstacles, these candidates can offer valuable skills like resilience and problem-solving. The piece advocates for more inclusive hiring practices, suggesting that employers who adapt their strategies to accommodate these diverse talent pools can gain a competitive edge in the job market. https://lnkd.in/giQ6YKRQ
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Two Reasons Why Age Is Now A Critical People Strategy LINK: https://lnkd.in/erftCayn Hashtags: #TheLegalLowdown #Discrimination #Employers Please LIKE & REPOST
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