Age discrimination patterns in engineering employment

Abstract

Age discrimination is illegal and is covered by the "Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967". This act calls for criminal penalties for second offenses. It specifically restricts coverage of the act to ages between 40 and 65 and covers Union and Employment Agencies as well as Employers. The number of cases involving Age Discrimination is increasing, and there have beer some recent significant damage awards under the law. This paper discusses some evidence that indicates a significant problem in the Electrical and Electronic Industries. It also shows evidence that the Aerospace Industry considered by some as age selective is not in fact responsible for any significant age discrimination.