Age Discrimination

Age discrimination is a serious issue that can affect anyone in the workforce, regardless of their experience or qualifications. If you believe you’re being discriminated against because of your age, it’s important to take action. Here are some steps you can take to protect your rights and ensure that you’re treated fairly in the workplace.…

Recently the phrase “Ok, boomer” has exploded in use – with it becoming a generational put-down against older Americans who seem out of touch with issues of the day. The phrase has been used by younger generations to refer to baby boomers, who are currently 55-73 years old. This slur has now made it into…

News reports that the city of Savannah, Georgia is being sued for age discrimination. The city has denied the charges. The age discrimination claim is based on allegations that the city failed to hire a 73-year-old man who requested a lower salary and instead hired a 48-year-old man who asked for $15,000 more. The older…

In the first opinion of the Supreme Court’s new term, the Court ruled that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) applies to state and local government employers, regardless of their size. The ADEA makes it illegal for employers to discriminate based on age. At issue was whether the word “employer” as set forth in…

Recently, a prominent university settled an age discrimination case with two women, highlighting the need for greater training and awareness concerning age bias. The women set forth several allegations in their discrimination lawsuit, including that an administrator made disparaging age-related comments, while promoting younger, less experienced workers. According to court documents, the women had helped…

A new lawsuit asserts that Amazon, Facebook and T-Mobile are using discriminatory practices by targeting potential new hires through the use of Facebook ads. The age discrimination lawsuit alleges that such practices violate “various state laws prohibiting age discrimination in employment,” according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court in San Francisco. The lawsuit…

It has been 50 years since the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was first enacted in an effort to address ageism in the workplace. The ADEA was enacted to remove age discrimination from the workplace, with its stated purpose to “to promote the employment of older workers based on ability rather than age, prevent…

Two high profile cases – including one that the U.S. Supreme Court may consider – examine age discrimination in hiring. A recent study backed up what many older workers have long believed – that your age – particularly if you’re older than 50 – will hurt your chances of getting a new job. The study…