Thursday, February 17, 2005

The Chronicle: 2/3/2005: How to Steer Clear of Age Discrimination

The Chronicle: 2/3/2005: How to Steer Clear of Age Discrimination: "How to Steer Clear of Age Discrimination
By Jennifer C. Berkshire

Age-discrimination statutes are complex, but following these tips provided by two employment lawyers can help nonprofit employers stay on the right side of the law.

Pay attention to words. Age should never be referred to -- even indirectly -- during the interview process.

'Not only is it inappropriate to ask someone their age, but you also need to stay away from age-related buzzwords,' says Robert S. Turk, a lawyer in Miami. ''New ideas,' 'new blood,' 'young people with more energy' -- these are all buzzwords that could be used as evidence of a climate of age discrimination. "

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