Age Discrimination in Employment: The 1978 ADEA Amendments and the Social Impact of Aging
Reed, Thomas J.
Abstract
This article will explore the sociology behind the original Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the structure of the 1967 ADEA, its weaknesses and strengths during its ten-year life, and the effectiveness of the 1978 amendments in dealing with the problems inherent in the original Act.