Age discrimination in the workplace is fairly common, especially for workers over 40. Many talented professionals face challenges that prevent them from showing their true skills. Below are three common forms of age bias that affect older employees. 1. Hiring bias...
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Age Discrimination
What questions can employers not ask during an interview?
Employers sometimes mistakenly believe that they can ask any questions they want during an interview. After all, it is their business and their decision about which employee they hire. They think this gives them the right to ask anything that they deem prudent. But...
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....
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,...