In light of the success of The Color Purple, Alice Walker was approached about Hollywoodâs making a film out of her novel. At first she did not like the idea of somebody else telling her story, but she eventually was persuaded by Quincy Jones.
Employers who make decisions regarding applicants or employees over 40 years of age using their age as a basis, it is considered age discrimination. A company needs to lay off several individuals so the supervisors lay off the eldest of the employees â they are the ones who most likely draw the highest salaries.
The ADEA's broad ban against age discrimination also specifically prohibits: 1  statements or specifications in job notices or advertisements of age preference and limitations. An age limit may only be specified in the rare circumstance where age has been proven to be a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ);