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Discriminatory employment practices can take a variety of forms.
The success or failure of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) depends on the actions of both federal and state agencies.
Government employees do not enjoy the same protections against discrimination as private employees.
The nature of work continues to change, and many people find it necessary to work for a living for extended periods.
One component of the workforce development system focuses on helping people identify and apply for jobs.
Over the past few decades, employers have increasingly made changes to the structure of their workforce. For example, employers have outsourced work previously performed by full-time employees.
One of the more significant labor-force developments of the past quarter century has been the rising participation rate of older Americans.
Employers and policymakers can take steps to ensure that workers can balance work with other responsibilities such as providing care or managing an illness.
In addition to setting standards with respect to the minimum wage, overtime, and other factors affecting worker pay, the federal government also sets standards for workplace health and safety.