Discusses age discrimination in the workplace. It informs Business and HR managers about the issues involved, enabling them to establish workplace practices that mitigate risk. The book is largely legislation based, focusing on the new federal legislation and existing state legislation in each jurisdiction. It provides a centralized resource enabling practitioners and academics to quickly access the impact of the new legislation. It enables businesses to establish appropriate workplace practices and mitigate the risk of costly litigation. Case studies are also included.

Content includes:
- Age discrimination laws in Australia, both state and federal
- The meaning of discrimination, direct and indirect·
- Proving discrimination
- Overview of areas covered
- Exemptions Discrimination in employment, both state and federal
- The law and best HR practice
- Advertising / Recruitment / formation of contract
- Terms and conditions of employment/Promotion/Training/Youth wages
- Termination Procedures, both state and federal
- Making a complaint from start to finish
- Possible damages
- Overview of key issues in:· UK, USA and NZ