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- More older Americans become entrepreneurs after job loss
Unemployment has prompted many Americans 50 and older to start their own businesses. A recent study found Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 averaged a higher rate of entrepreneurship than individuals between the ages of 20 and 34. In fact, an analyst with the AARP noted the increasing number of older entrepreneurs is pushing up the percentage of older Americans in the workforce. Forbes
(7/2)     
- Older unemployed workers often face stereotypes in seeking new jobs
Many older unemployed individuals believe their age creates challenges as they search for new work. Employers often mistakenly believe older workers will command higher salaries or they are unwilling to commit to a job that pays less than their previous positions. As a result, some older job seekers are removing their college graduation date from their resume or investing in Botox treatments to appear younger. Unemployed workers 55 and older spent an average of 30 weeks out of the workforce compared with 21 weeks for individuals younger than 55, according to the Department of Labor WashingtonPost.com/The Associated Press
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- Legislation expands volunteer opportunities for boomers
Recently passed legislation is aimed at expanding volunteer opportunities for baby boomers. The Silver Scholars program, which is part of AmeriCorps, is open to people 55 and older and allows them to earn a $1,000 education award. Participants can use the award to return to school or they can transfer it to a child or grandchild. Observers predict the program will become popular with boomers who want to help fund their grandchildren's education. San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) (free registration)
(7/3)
- Job growth predicted for health care, insurance sectors, experts say
The insurance, retail, health care and for-profit education sectors will add jobs at a faster pace than other fields as the economy continues its slow recovery, experts say. Experts also note job losses have moderated and employers are feeling more optimistic about the job market. But they also note lawmakers should provide incentives to strengthen small businesses to support the economic recovery. CNBC
(7/1)
- Recession causes spike in discrimination claims, EEOC says
The economic downturn has resulted in a sharp increase in discrimination lawsuits, employment experts say. Claims filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have risen 26% in the past two years. Experts recommend employers review their employment handbook to make sure it has a policy that forbids harassment and discrimination. Regular training for workers and evaluating screening procedures for bias are other ways for employers to prevent discrimination claims. BusinessManagementDaily.com
(6/24)
- Baby boomers turn to Generation Y for technology tips
Social-networking sites are expanding to include all generations, and many baby boomers are eager to learn how to use them. A recent survey found an increasing number of older workers are asking their younger co-workers to teach them how to use social-networking sites and how to send text messages. Time Warner is among the companies that have developed a formal mentoring program that matches college students who are passionate about technology with executives eager to update their skills. Bloomberg
(6/29)
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- Federal judge dismisses pilot retirement-age case
A labor union's interpretation of a law that boosts the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots to 65 does not discriminate against older pilots, a federal judge ruled. The judge dismissed the case in a ruling last week. The pilots contested the interpretation of a provision in the law that states pilots who were older than 60 when the law took effect in 2007 would lose their seniority. Chicago Tribune/The Associated Press
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