The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects applicants
and employees age 40 and older from discrimination based on age. Employers can defend against an ADEA claim by demonstrating that the employment decision was based on reasonable factors other than age. On Feb. 18, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released a proposed rule to clarify what these “reasonable factors” could be. This rule would revise ADEA regulations to explain that whether employer policies and practices are based on reasonable factors other than age depends upon facts and circumstances surrounding the policies and practices in question.
The ever-changing rules regulating employment matters cause headaches for employers on a daily basis, especially small employers. The Human Resources Department at Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization with offices in Indiana and Ohio, can help employers make sense of these rules. Management 2000’s HR professionals are experienced in HR administration and have the knowledge and tools to advise employers regarding HR practices and procedures, as well as how to handle specific situations.
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