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Age discrimination and downsizing in home care.

N J Brent

    Home Healthcare Nurse
    |February 26, 1999
    PubMed
    Summary

    This article provides a starting point for home healthcare nurses facing unexpected job loss. It discusses the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and older nurses

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Gerontology
    • Employment Law

    Background:

    • Older nurses face unique challenges during employment termination.
    • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) impacts older workers' rights.
    • Job loss can be unexpected and unwelcome for home healthcare nurses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a starting point for home healthcare nurses facing job loss.
    • To offer guidance on proactively dealing with termination.
    • To inform nurses about their rights concerning age discrimination.

    Main Methods:

    • This article is not a comprehensive review or legal advice.
    • It serves as an introductory resource for affected nurses.

    Main Results:

    • Provides a foundational understanding for nurses to begin addressing job loss.
    • Empowers nurses to proactively manage employment termination situations.

    Conclusions:

    • Home healthcare nurses can use this as a first step to navigate job loss.
    • Understanding rights under the ADEA is crucial for older nurses facing termination.

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