Nevada Jury Instruction - 1.4.1 Age Discrimination In Employment Act 29 USC Sect.621 - 634 General Instruction

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Adverse Employment Action
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CF-1-4-1
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs.

Nevada Jury Instruction — 1.4.1 Age Discrimination in Employment Act 29 USC Sect.621 – 634 General Instruction is a legal document that provides guidance to jurors in Nevada on the subject of age discrimination in employment. This instruction outlines the provisions and requirements of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (AREA), which is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against employees or job applicants who are 40 years of age or older. The purpose of this Nevada Jury Instruction is to ensure that jurors have a clear understanding of the AREA and its implications in age discrimination cases. It provides important information regarding the rights and protections provided under this law and the elements that must be proven in order to establish a claim of age discrimination. Key points covered in this instruction include: 1. Introduction to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act: This instruction begins with an overview of the AREA, explaining its purpose and why it was enacted to protect older workers from unfair treatment in the workplace. 2. Prohibited Discrimination: The instruction outlines the various forms of age discrimination that are prohibited by the AREA. This includes discriminatory actions related to hiring, firing, promotion, job assignments, layoffs, training opportunities, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. 3. Covered Employers and Employees: The instruction specifies the types of employers and employees that are covered under the AREA. It explains the thresholds for the number of employees that an employer must have in order to be subject to the AREA, as well as the age requirements for employees seeking protection under the law. 4. Elements of a Claim: This instruction details the elements that the plaintiff must prove in an age discrimination case. It explains that the plaintiff must show that they were 40 years of age or older, that they were qualified for the position or benefit in question, that they suffered an adverse employment action, and that age was a motivating factor in the employer's decision. 5. Employer's Defenses: This instruction also covers the potential defenses that an employer may raise in an age discrimination case. It outlines that if an employer can provide legitimate non-discriminatory reasons for their actions, it may rebut the plaintiff's claim and potentially avoid liability. While this general instruction addresses the fundamentals of age discrimination under the AREA, it's worth noting that there may be additional specific instructions given to the jury depending on the circumstances of the case. These specific instructions could relate to unique legal theories, exceptions, or procedural considerations relevant to age discrimination claims in Nevada.