Age Discrimination
The Protecting Older Americans Act Is Good Policy
Two years ago, a federal law exempting sexual assault cases from mandatory arbitration became law. Now advocates want the federal government to do the same for age discrimination claims. Although the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial, millions of Americans are instead forced into mandatory arbitration by clauses…
Read MoreWhat to Do When You’re Facing Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Age discrimination is a serious issue that can affect anyone in the workforce, regardless of their experience or qualifications. If you believe you’re being discriminated against because of your age, it’s important to take action. Here are some steps you can take to protect your rights and ensure that you’re treated fairly in the workplace.…
Read MoreWhen are Ageist Slurs Evidence of Discrimination?
Recently the phrase “Ok, boomer” has exploded in use – with it becoming a generational put-down against older Americans who seem out of touch with issues of the day. The phrase has been used by younger generations to refer to baby boomers, who are currently 55-73 years old. This slur has now made it into…
Read MoreGeorgia City Sued for Age Discrimination
News reports that the city of Savannah, Georgia is being sued for age discrimination. The city has denied the charges. The age discrimination claim is based on allegations that the city failed to hire a 73-year-old man who requested a lower salary and instead hired a 48-year-old man who asked for $15,000 more. The older…
Read MoreADEA Applies to Governmental Entities Regardless of Size
In the first opinion of the Supreme Court’s new term, the Court ruled that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) applies to state and local government employers, regardless of their size. The ADEA makes it illegal for employers to discriminate based on age. At issue was whether the word “employer” as set forth in…
Read MoreWas Firing Due to Being Late to Work or Race Discrimination?
A fired employee has filed a claim for race discrimination asserting that his termination for being late was pretext for discrimination. In the context of race discrimination, pretext refers to the reason or justification that an employer gives to cover up illegal discrimination. It has been defined as “a reason for an action which is false,…
Read MoreLawsuit Asserts Amazon Ads Violate Age Discrimination Laws
A new lawsuit asserts that Amazon, Facebook and T-Mobile are using discriminatory practices by targeting potential new hires through the use of Facebook ads. The age discrimination lawsuit alleges that such practices violate “various state laws prohibiting age discrimination in employment,” according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court in San Francisco. The lawsuit…
Read More50 Years after the ADEA was enacted, age discrimination continues
It has been 50 years since the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was first enacted in an effort to address ageism in the workplace. The ADEA was enacted to remove age discrimination from the workplace, with its stated purpose to “to promote the employment of older workers based on ability rather than age, prevent…
Read MoreFormer Football Coach Files Claim for Age and Sex Discrimination
A former football coach from Fort Valley University in Fort Valley, Georgia, has filed a claim against the University of Georgia Board of Regents, as well as three university officials for alleged age and sex discrimination, resulting in his wrongful termination. According to the complaint, the coach was fired following an investigation of potential NCAA…
Read MoreScreening Questions May Be Discriminatory
As baby boomers reach and surpass traditional retirement age, many wish to continue working. However, if you don’t already have a job, finding work as an older applicant can be challenging. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California Irvine found that the call back rate for older workers was highest for…
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