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Protections for Workers">Protections for Workers
- Protections for Workers">Protections for Workers
A variety of government policies and employer practices safeguard the rights of workers to fair treatment, safety in the workplace, and a measure of financial security.
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Wage Standards and Fair Employment Practices">Wage Standards and Fair Employment Practices
- Wage Standards and Fair Employment Practices">Wage Standards and Fair Employment Practices
All levels of government have developed standards and guidance to ensure fair employment practices. They address wages, working conditions, and other aspects of work.
Policymakers and the private sector should work to eliminate barriers to women’s employment. They should ensure equality in employment opportunities, pay, and benefits.
Federal, state, and local laws should strengthen protections for workers in terms of wages, hours, safety, and other features of employment.
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Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation">Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation
- Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation">Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation
In addition to Social Security and Medicare, employers are required to participate in two forms of insurance to protect their workers. One is the joint federal-state unemployment insurance system.
Workers should be eligible for full workers’ compensation or unemployment benefits regardless of age and other sources of income, such as pensions.
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Employment Discrimination Against Older Workers">Employment Discrimination Against Older Workers
- Employment Discrimination Against Older Workers">Employment Discrimination Against Older Workers
Older workers may choose to or need to continue working. However, they face discrimination based on age, especially in layoffs and hiring.
The following principles guide AARP’s efforts to further budgetary decisions that reflect the needs of all members of society.
Taxation is the primary way governments fund essential programs and services. The following principles support this goal while also ensuring equity in how revenues are raised.
Income earned through employment is the foundation of most people’s savings and retirement income.