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The Heavy Hand of the Law: The Canadian Supreme Court and Mandatory Retirement.

Authors :
Klassen, Thomas R.
Gillin, C. T.
Source :
Canadian Journal on Aging. Sum 1999 18(2):259-276.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

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)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0714-9808
Volume :
18
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Canadian Journal on Aging
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ587201
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research