Discusses the issue of veteran teachers who are finding themselves out of work because they are too expensive. Suggests that teachers who suspect age discrimination should document signs of it as soon as possible if they plan to go to court. (JOW)

Use of performance evaluations in age discrimination claims of older workers is analyzed. Three types of employment situations are examined: promotions, layoffs/retirements, and discharges. Findings show that each of these actions dictates a different performance standard. (Author/CT)

A study evaluated the effects of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) in: (1) the operation of the ADEA in federal courts; (2) the role of performance appraisal in age discrimination suits; (3) the enforcement of the ADEA by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); (4) factors associated with complaints brought under the law…

Discusses use of age-related criteria in hiring/continued employment practices in higher education, focusing on an exception in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act allowing employment-related decisions based on "reasonable factors other than age." The language appears to allow limited use of express age criteria where the employer's…

This publication presents a close examination of conceptual, legal and related issues surrounding the dismissal of tenured higher education faculty, under the fourth exception to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). This exception, which will expire on December 31, 1993, permits existing, compulsory retirement-age policies to be…