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ERIC Number: EJ587201
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0714-9808
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The Heavy Hand of the Law: The Canadian Supreme Court and Mandatory Retirement.
Klassen, Thomas R.; Gillin, C. T.
Canadian Journal on Aging, v18 n2 p259-76 Sum 1999
An analysis of decisions by the Supreme Court of Canada that mandatory retirement for firefighters at age 60 violated human rights but forced retirement of university faculty at age 65 was constitutional indicated that the court relied on stereotypes of older workers as being less competent. (JOW)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, College Faculty, Federal Legislation, Fire Fighters, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Mandatory Retirement, Older Adults, Stereotypes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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