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Older workers may choose to or need to continue working. However, they face discrimination based on age, especially in layoffs and hiring.
Income earned through employment is the foundation of most people’s savings and retirement income.
U.S. House members and state representatives are elected by district. Those districts are updated each decade after the census in a process known as redistricting.
States should create a transparent and nonpartisan redistricting process. This process should be led by independent and diverse commissions that include representatives of groups.
Flextime, part-time work, flexplace, telecommuting, teleworking, and job-sharing are examples of flexible work options. They appeal to workers of all ages.
Public and private employers should offer phased-retirement programs and retiree reemployment programs that encourage employees to stay in the workforce beyond the time they
Policymakers should improve the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and state FMLAs.
Policymakers should require employers to provide employees with a reasonable amount of paid time off.