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1 online resource. |
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text file |
Series |
Issues in society ; Volume 360
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Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 360.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
Australians of all ages have a human right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else. In spite of such rights, age discrimination still occurs widely in Australia. People are often treated unfavourably because of their age, or because of assumptions made about people of that age. Common examples of age discrimination include preferring to hire younger over older workers regardless of their competence, refusing to consider job applications from people over pension age, or sacking younger workers once they reach the age when adult wages will apply. There needs to be a. |
Contents |
Chapter 1 -- Ageing and discrimination; Chapter 2 -- Age discrimination at work; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Age discrimination -- Australia.
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Age discrimination. |
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Australia. |
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Age discrimination in employment -- Australia.
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Age discrimination in employment. |
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Older people -- Employment -- Australia.
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Older people -- Employment. |
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Ageism -- Australia.
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Ageism. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Healey, Justin, editor.
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ISBN |
9781922084200 electronic book |
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1922084204 electronic book |
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