Age discrimination

Summary: Australians of all ages have a human right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else. In spite of such rights, age discrimination still occurs widely in Australia. People are often treated unfavourably because of their age, or because of assumptions made about people of that age. Common examples of age discrimination include preferring to hire younger over older workers regardless of their competence, refusing to consider job applications from people over pension age, or sacking younger workers once they reach the age when adult wages will apply. There needs to be a.

Record details

ISBN: 1922084204
ISBN: 9781922084200
Physical Description: 1 online resource.
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Publisher: Thirroul, N.S.W. : The Spinney Press, 2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Chapter 1 -- Ageing and discrimination; Chapter 2 -- Age discrimination at work; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.