Age discrimination in Polish labour market. Cover Image

Dyskryminacja ze względu na wiek osób starszych na polskim rynku pracy.
Age discrimination in Polish labour market.

Author(s): Bożena Kłos
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Poland; age discrimination; labour market;

Summary/Abstract: Older people are particularly liable to age discrimination, but it can affect young people as well. Because of ageing society it is important to properly use labour resources, whereas age discrimination is a serious obstacle in this respect. The article discusses legal regulations and judicial decisions of the Supreme Court regarding equal treatment in employment in Poland. Author also covers such issues as scope of age discrimination, its manifestations and causes, participation of older people in labour market and initiatives directed at professional activation and combating age discrimination.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 183-210
  • Page Count: 27
  • Language: Polish