Employees providing caregiver duties to a spouse, child or parent may experience different treatment at work. As reported by the AARP, discrimination occurs when employers give preferential treatment to workers who do not provide caregiver duties. Mistreatment, for...
When you work for an Indiana business and face some sort of discrimination in your place of employment, it may do more than make you uncomfortable on the job. Research shows that when you face discrimination due to your age, sex, race or physical appearance, it may...
While not directly tied to the workplace, the term ageism refers to deeply held beliefs that can influence decisions. Ageism can refer to stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination that can impact all facets of life. Unfortunately, when this belief system permeates...
Although you feel that you are at the top of your game in your Indiana office, the atmosphere may not feel as welcoming as it did five years ago. If you are a member of Generation X and promotions or special projects pass you by, it could indicate ageism in the...
If you are someone with a few decades of work experience, you should be an asset to your workplace. Unfortunately, there are times when employees treat older workers with contempt. This may happen in the form of harassing comments or similar behavior. These kinds of...
Age discrimination is quite common, and unfortunately, it is difficult to prove, so many cases end up slipping through the cracks. Business Insider explains AARP reported for 2020 that 78% of older workers experienced some type of age discrimination. However, in many...
Discrimination against older workers can have detrimental effects on victims' ability to provide for their needs. Ageism can destroy professional relationships, reduce productivity and contribute to a harmful work environment. Contrary to what some employers may...
As millennials begin to age, some might soon encounter workplace bias for the first time. On-the-job harassment, which can consist of stereotypical jokes and comments on aging, may make a 40+ employee feel uncomfortable. Individuals of any age, of course, may...
If you are an Indiana employee over the age of 40, you may have valuable experience that can help your company’s interests. However, organizations often prefer inexperienced, younger employees, and take steps that remove older workers from their jobs. According to the...
If you still have the ability to perform good work for a business in your older years, your age should not be a barrier to employment. Unfortunately, age discrimination is not only a current issue for some older workers, but there are some reasons to believe that more...
