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Older Workers, Cognitive Impairment, and Discrimination.

Paul S Appelbaum¹

¹Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York City.

Psychiatric Services (Washington, D.C.)

|December 5, 2023

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As the workforce ages, employers face cognitive impairment challenges. While age discrimination is illegal, employers can assess workers showing signs of impairment, balancing fairness and safety.

Keywords:

Age discrimination Cognitive decline Law and psychiatry Stigma Workforce

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Gerontology
Human Resources Management

Background:

The aging global population presents challenges for the modern workforce.
Increasing prevalence of cognitive impairments in older workers impacts workplace safety and productivity.
Existing legal frameworks govern age and disability discrimination in employment.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the legal and practical implications of cognitive impairments in an aging workforce.
To explore employer responsibilities and limitations regarding age-related cognitive decline.
To identify strategies for fair and effective workplace assessments.

Main Methods:

Review of federal anti-discrimination statutes (e.g., Age Discrimination in Employment Act).
Analysis of case law concerning mandatory retirement and age-related screening.
Exploration of best practices for performance-based assessments.

Main Results:

Mandatory retirement is largely prohibited, with limited exceptions.
Proactive, age-based screening is legally problematic and likely violates anti-discrimination laws.
Employers can legally implement targeted assessments for employees exhibiting signs of impairment.

Conclusions:

Navigating cognitive impairments in older workers requires careful adherence to legal protections.
Fairness to employees and protection of employer/public interests are paramount.
Developing and implementing targeted assessment policies is a critical challenge for employers.