Seattle’s tech sector is always evolving, but that fast pace often leaves older workers behind. Age bias can manifest long before a hiring decision is made and can influence who gets laid off when companies restructure. Identifying these patterns helps workers...
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Age Discrimination
Can an employer deny you a promotion because of your age?
If you applied for a promotion and watched it go to a younger coworker, you may be wondering whether age played a role in the decision. Whether a denied promotion qualifies as age discrimination depends on your circumstances. Which laws protect older workers in...
Identifying 4 common forms of workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination is a significant problem that can negatively affect an employee’s well-being and performance. If their employer does not take measures that can address the issue, it can worsen and transform their organization into a hostile environment. Here...
Recognizing age discrimination in your workplace
Even though workplaces are becoming more diverse, discrimination based on age is still a significant concern for older workers. It can seriously affect their careers and lives. While obvious discrimination is usually condemned, there are smaller signs of bias based on...
What you should know about age discrimination
Today's workforce consists of a diverse population. The goal of any company should be to provide a welcoming and inclusive work environment free of harassment and discrimination. Still, age discrimination continues to be a critical issue that everyone needs to be...
Age discrimination affects young workers, too
Most people think of workplace age discrimination as affecting workers in their 50s and above. And companies refusing to hire or promote employees because they are "too old" is a huge problem in Washington State. But age discrimination can cut both ways. Despite what...
Myths that fuel age discrimination in the workplace
Age discrimination in the workplace applies to every stage of the employment process, from the recruiting and hiring steps to the review and promotion stages. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers aged 40 or older from age-related discrimination....
Reducing your risk of age discrimination when applying for work
Older adults often struggle with finding work in a marketplace where young, dynamic workers seem to get priority. If you find yourself looking for a new job later in life, it is normal to worry about how your age may affect your job prospects. While age discrimination...
Have you been a victim of age discrimination?
Discrimination is not always easy to spot. You may feel slighted in some situations, but it might not meet the legal criteria of discrimination. When it comes to age discrimination, it can be even more difficult to define what this encompasses. You may not even...
Was age a factor when you were passed over for promotion?
An employer may have legitimate reasons for declining to promote an older employee. However, discrimination happens. You just celebrated your 41st birthday. If you were next in line for a promotion you did not receive, do you believe your age was a factor? About age...