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...
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Age Discrimination
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....
What are the subtle signs of age discrimination?
Age discrimination is a major issue in the workplace. With time, it will only continue to grow. Thus, it is important for workers to begin seeing the telltale signs early. What points to age discrimination, and what can workers do about it? Passing over older workers...
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...
Age discrimination at the workplace: Know your rights
As you age, interactions with co-workers and management may shift and you could find yourself the increasing butt of age-related jokes and comments. This scenario is more likely if you find yourself working with a group of young people who do not share your worldview...
What are some general facts about age discrimination?
Age discrimination has been illegal in the United States since 1967 when Congress passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. While it might seem very cut-and-dry that discrimination in the workplace against persons 40 years of age and older is illegal in the US,...
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...
3 tips for documenting workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination can make it difficult for you to complete your job. It can also harm your mental and physical health, especially if the effects of the discrimination are severe. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, it is illegal for anyone to harass...
What are some signs of age discrimination?
Dealing with new changing technologies is tough, but it can become even more frustrating if your workplace continually discriminates based on age. Learning about some signs of common ways employers treat older workers differently can help you determine what step to...