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- High court limits age-bias claims
The Supreme Court made it more difficult for workers to win age discrimination lawsuits, ruling that employees must prove age was the cause of their demotion or other job actions rather than one of several factors. The ruling sets a higher standard for age discrimination than for race or gender discrimination. Bloomberg
(6/18)     
- Column: Unemployment rate increases at quicker rate for older workers
The percentage of older workers who are unemployed increased at a faster pace in May, writes Emily Brandon. The unemployment rate for workers 55 and older rose 6.1%, compared with 5.5% for those younger than 55, according to an analysis by the AARP Public Policy Institute. The survey also noted that it is harder for older people who are out of work to find new employment than it is for younger workers. U.S. News & World Report
(6/15)
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- Nursing shortage eases amid economic downturn
The number of nurses entering the work force rose 18% from 2007 to 2008, according to a Health Affairs study. Experts said the increase was the largest in a two-year period in about 30 years. They also note the economic downturn has prompted many older nurses to return to the workforce. FierceHealthcare
(6/12)
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Survey: Employers still struggle to fill nursing, engineering positions: A recent survey found engineering, nursing and skilled trade positions are among the hardest in the U.S. to fill. The Manpower survey suggests employers continue to struggle to find employees with the correct set of skills. Experts also note the same three positions have topped the list of hard-to-fill jobs for the past four years. CCH
(6/11)
- More laid-off workers turn to part-time jobs
More workers in the U.S. are turning to part-time jobs to stay afloat after layoffs. The nation's unemployment rate is 16.4% when laid-off workers who have taken part-time jobs and workers who have given up on a job search are factored into the percentage, according to the Department of Labor. Experts say some workers must take multiple part-time positions to make ends meet. Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.)
(6/20)
- Small businesses need flexibility to provide benefits, experts say
Small businesses often are unable to afford government-mandated employment benefits and prefer to address employees' needs on a case-by-case basis. In addition, experts say it is easier for small companies to learn from workers directly what flexibility they need. Meanwhile, lawmakers have proposed several bills that would expand FMLA protections, while some states have passed laws requiring paid sick and family leave. Employee Benefit News
(6/1)
- Retirement age gets second look following in-flight pilot death
Last week's death of an airline pilot midway over the Atlantic Ocean has reopened debate on the link between passenger safety and pilot age. Until 2007, commercial pilots were forced to retire at age 60, though that has now been extended to 65. Critics say the extra five years could lead to more heart attacks in the cockpit, but many experts disagree. Airline pilots of all ages "are required to go through a first-class physical," says an aeronautics professor at MIT. Safety experts also say that pilots' years of experience can be invaluable in emergency situations. Chicago Tribune/The Associated Press
(6/21), CNN
(6/19)
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- AARP report: Workers 45+ are worried about jobs, retirement
An AARP recent Bulletin survey provides a snapshot of how Americans ages 45 and older feel about their job status, the possibility of layoffs and their ability to retire. Sixteen percent of those responding have lost their jobs within the past year. Of those, only 28% of those ages 45-54 and 30% of those in the 55-64 group reported finding another job. The research is based on a telephone survey conducted in May. Find out more.
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