A Longitudinal Analysis of the Relationship between Employer Characteristics and Age Discrimination Charge Filings

The study examines what the correlates are between age discrimination charges and employer characteristics using the longitudinal sample of 4000 establishments representing a random sample of establishments in the US. The study uses data on charges and establishments obtained through the U.S. Equal...

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Published in:Employee responsibilities and rights journal 2020-06, Vol.32 (2), p.33-48
Main Authors: Nazarov, Zafar, von Schrader, Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age discrimination
Comparative Law
Employers
Employment discrimination
Ethics
International & Foreign Law
Panel data
Private International Law
Social Sciences
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Summary:The study examines what the correlates are between age discrimination charges and employer characteristics using the longitudinal sample of 4000 establishments representing a random sample of establishments in the US. The study uses data on charges and establishments obtained through the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission who enforces the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Using the panel data approach, the results suggest that the strongest predictor of ADEA charges, is past ADEA charges against the employer. Other characteristics such as a smaller span of control (number of employees per manager), to some extent a greater proportion of minority employees, being a headquarters establishment, or being a federal contractor, are associated with more charges. The implications of these findings are discussed.
ISSN:0892-7545
1573-3378
DOI:10.1007/s10672-020-09346-y