The Age Issue
I’ve predicted several times on this blog that the big employment issue for the coming decade will be age discrimination. In fact, one of my earliest posts tackled that subject. I will continue to talk about it.
Recent posts have tied the race issue in the presidential campaign to the race issue in the workplace and employment law. As an article in Slate Magazine notes, race isn’t the only issue at play in the campaign. There’s the issue of age as well. This article focuses on the age difference between Clinton and Obama. The age issue is also interjected into the campaign by McCain, who will be the oldest person to be nominated for the presidency, assuming that he gets the Republican nomination.
Will age end up being the big issue of this campaign like I say it will be the big issue for employment law? We’ll see. This presidential campaign may teach us more employment lessons than any campaign has ever taught us, and we still have nine months to go.
About Chris Parker
Chris Parker's practice focuses on the representation and counseling of companies in matters pertaining to the workplace and the protection of their intellectual property and trade secrets. In addition to serving as an advocate for clients, Mr. Parker is also trained as a mediator and frequently serves as a third-party neutral.
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About Jimmy Daniel
Jimmy Daniel provides counseling to businesses of all sizes related to the employment relationship. He assists in the drafting of employment agreements, policies, and handbooks, as well as provides guidance related to compliance with federal, state, and local legislation such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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About Larry Bridgesmith
While serving in an Of Counsel relationship with the firm, Mr. Bridgesmith also serves as the Executive Director at the Institute for Conflict Resolution at Lipscomb University and as an officer and principal in Strategic Resolutions Group, LLC. In these roles, Mr. Bridgesmith brings over 30 years of legal experience in dispute resolution and innovative workplace strategies to clients, students and business entities alike.
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