RJA# 9c: Presentation Plan

I. Age Discrimination in Employment is Illegal
A. Paraphrase the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
B. Understanding the reason the law is in place
II. Age Discrimination in Manual Labor Jobs
A. Outdoors
1. Landscaping jobs
2. Construction sites
3. Mechanic
B. Indoors
1. Logistics
2. Millwork
III. Technology Based Jobs
A. Computer Science
1. Computer Programmer
2. Website design
3. IT Positions
B. Entertainment Production
1. TV/Radio Producer
IV. The Employee Becomes a Liability
A. Health Insurance
1. Claims cost
2. Prescription cost
B. Awareness in the workplace
1. Hearing
2. Vision
3. Underlined health conditions
V. Closing

RJA #9b: Argument

Research Question- Should age descrimination be allowed in employment?

• Employers hiring manual labor positions have to descriminate by age to ensure a more productive employee.
• In manual labor jobs, it will be more difficult for an older employee to stay physically healthy than a younger employee.
• In a computer-based job, a younger new-hire will take less time and effort to train than an older employee.

RJA #9a: Thesis Statement

Research Question-Should age descrimination be allowed in employment?

Precise Claim-In some industries, age descrimination has to be allowed.

Reasons/Blueprint-In manual labor jobs, most older people will not be able to produce as effectively as a younger person. Also, they become a health insurance liability. For most employers, health insurance is one of their biggest costs. Finally, in more technological industries, the older population probably won't be as computer-savvy as a younger employee.

Complete Thesis-The challenges posed by some jobs and industries may require employers to descriminate by age.

RJA #8b: Evaluation Check

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RJA #8a: Quotation, Passage, and Summary

"The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits any employer from refusing to hire, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against any individual because of age. The act covers compensation, terms, conditions and other privileges of employment including health care benefits. This act specifically prohibits age-based discrimination against employees who are at least 40 years of age. The purpose of the act is to promote the employment of older persons and to prohibit any arbitrary age discrimination in employment."

http://www.answers.com/topic/age-discrimination-in-employment-act

• The Age Discrimination in Employment act specifically protects employees against, "Any employer from refusing to hire, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against any individual because of age."
• The ADEA protects employees from employers discriminating against an individual because of age. The ADEA covers compensation, terms, conditions and health care benefits. It's purpose is to promote employment of older individuals, and protect their rights in the workplace.
• The ADEA specifically protects older persons in the workplace from discrimination due to age. It protects compensation, terms, conditions, and health care benefits. It is specifically in place to promote the employment of older persons.

Internet Research Project: Zakta

http://zakta.com/zakta/view_1_1135_3114_Age_Discrimination_in_Employment

RJA #6c: Field Research

Field Research Options:

1- Person to person interview- I will find a reliable source (either a manager or a human resources rep.) I will discuss the pros and cons of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

2- Survey- I will conduct a survey of 6 employees (2 in their 20's, 2 in their 40's, and 2 in their 60's) to find out if they have experienced age discrimination in their lifetime.

3- Video Research- I found a lot of relevant and interesting videos on blinkx.com. I will use one of them as a research tool.

RJA #6b: Social Media and Multimedia

Social Media

Resource: addictomatic
Keywords: age discrimination
Date: 3/5/10
Hits: 17
Relevance: 3

Resource: wiki.com
Keywords: age,discrimination,employment
Date: 3/5/10
Hits: 2000
Relevance: 11

Multimedia Search Tool

Resource: blinkx
Keywords: age discrimination employment
Date: 3/5/10
Hits: 309
Relevance: 24

RJA #6a: Websites

Resource: Google
Keywords: age+discrimination+employment
Date Searched: 3/5/2010
Number of Hits: 1,910,000
Relevance: 4

Resource: AltaVista
Keywords: ageism+employment
Date Searched: 3/5/2010
Number of Hits: 748,000
Relevance: 5

Resource: Google Scholar
Keywords: age,discrimination,employment
Date Searched: 3/5/2010
Number of Hits: 1,250,000
Relevance: 8