Age discrimination is a problematic issue in today's workforce. The presence of discrimination, whether based on age or other factors, raises questions about fairness and equal opportunity. If you believe that your employer passed you over for a promotion due to your...
Age Discrimination
Some signs of age discrimination in the workplace
Discrimination in the workplace takes on many forms, including gender and race discrimination. Age discrimination, which still occurs regularly in Indiana companies, often remains tricky to identify. If you are an older worker, a few signs from management and other...
What should you do when you suspect age discrimination?
Feeling discriminated against at your job can impact your motivation and morale. Depending on your situation, mistreatment could threaten your job and cause fear. Knowing how to respond to age discrimination can help you stay poised. Your response could make a...
Does your industry impact age discrimination?
Ageism still keeps many workplaces in its grip, and as the working population continues to grow older, it will likely continue to rear its head. However, ageism does not necessarily impact every workplace the same way. Some industries are actually much more prone to...
What form does age discrimination take?
Unfortunately, despite global pushes for workplace equality and anti-harassment campaigns, these incidents do still occur at many workplaces. Age discrimination is just one of many forms that discrimination can take, and it can have a huge negative impact on older...
How can I prove age discrimination in hiring practices?
It is illegal for employers to discriminate based on age in relation to people aged 40 and older during any portion of the hiring or employment process. But proving age discrimination can be tricky. You must show that age was the reason for the employer's negative...
What should you know about ageism?
Ageism can cause certain prejudices and stereotypes to lead to discrimination in the workplace, directly impacting a person's ability to do their job. These discriminatory actions and behaviors intentionally or unintentionally push out older workers, forcing them out...
The ADEA protects workers once they turn 40
It is imperative to understand your rights as an employee and evaluate your options if you face unlawful mistreatment at work. Whether your employer does not provide you with overtime pay that you deserve or you experience sexual harassment, take a firm stand for...
What are some statistics surrounding age discrimination?
There are many varieties of discrimination in the workplace. Age discrimination is nothing new in American society, and it can be particularly pervasive at work. Many organizations do research on age discrimination. It is a very important topic for organizations like...
How age discrimination may occur in today’s workforce
Although prohibited by federal law, age discrimination still affects older employees and job applicants. As reported by the AARP, nearly one out of every six job applicants over age 50 interviewed for a study stated they were not hired based on their age. The AARP...