Manu Abraham wrote:
>Christopher S Saul - Sun Microsystems wrote:
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>>I think an ad like that would be illegal in California! I'm fairly sure
>>that referring to a specific age would be illegal in the UK.
>>
>>Of course, that's not to say that employers then don't hire the person
>>in the age group they want.
>>
>>I'll never forget, five years ago, reading a job advert asking for ten
>>years' Java and XML experience.
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>A specification like require an Engg. graduate with five years
>experience in "xyz" does indeed point out one's age. Things put in a
>different way though.
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>
>Manu
>
I was meaning the other way, Manu. Yes, it is acceptable to ask for 'x'
years of experience, in an area of expertease, but you might have to
justify that requirement to a court if a disgruntled, passed-over
applicant decides to litigate. I read of one court case where a guy (I
think in his late 50's or early 60's) was passed over in favour of a
younger applicant. The guy won too, because the employer was not able to
demonstrate objectively skills and experience that the chosen applicant
had over the guy suing.
I'm not saying age prejudice doesn't happen there, only that it is
illegal, and maybe happens less and more subtly than it would otherwise.
Since I'm now past the 'employment sweet spot' I'm not in favour of age
prejudice.
Also, we're not talking actual differences between people in the age
groups, we are talking about how some employers perceive those age
groups to be. Maybe those people over 35 know their rights and are less
likely to accept abuse from their employer.
PAUL
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