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May
Three Signs You Are the Victim of Age Discrimination
IBM is one of the largest tech companies in the country. However, former employees are accusing the company of using ageism as a strategy to keep the tech giant on top. A new wave of millennial hires is being utilized to give the company a fresh face. But older employees are b...
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May
What is Age Discrimination?
Age discrimination simply put is discrimination against someone because of their age. Now what the law protects is discrimination against someone who is 40 years or older. If you’re younger than 40, sorry you don’t have protection for age discrimination. And age discrimination is...
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May
Are You a Digital Native or Digital Immigrant, and What Does That Mean?
Are employers using code words, such as “Digital Native,” in job postings to discourage older job applicants from applying to work at their company? Am I a Digital Native or Digital Immigrant? The Los Angeles Times featured a report in late June detailing how employers are us...
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May
What Are Common Warning Signs of Age Discrimination?
Older Americans are increasingly facing age discrimination while job hunting. In fact, a new study shows exactly how bad the problem has become. According to research from the University of California at Irvine, the callback rates are 25 percent lower for jobseekers around 65 yea...
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May
Can This New Law Prevent Age Discrimination in the Movie Industry?
In 2016, California lawmakers passed and signed AB1687, a law that seeks to prevent age discrimination in the entertainment industry. AB1687 went into effect on January 1. It specifically targets how information on the ages of performers is displayed on subscription-based ente...
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May
Are Workers in Their 40’s Being Targeted with Age Discrimination?
Does your workplace have a “wellness plan” that requires you to take a health assessment? Some are raising concerns employer wellness programs may encourage businesses to conduct age discrimination against older workers. Workers receive incentives to partici...
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May
Why Is Google Under Investigation by the EEOC?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating Google over allegations of age discrimination. According to an age discrimination lawsuit filed against Google, the company interviewed a qualified 47-year-old woman, but refused to offer her a job. Google...
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May
Can You Become ‘Too Old’ For Hollywood?
In previous blogs, we have discussed how Hollywood actresses are experiencing a wage gap. Many famous stars have discussed how women are paid less than men in the film and television industry. It turns out Hollywood has a very strong age bias. However, are there any example...
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May
Have You Become a Victim of Age Discrimination?
Age discrimination can happen to workers in almost any type of career. In a recent example, a former 49ers stadium announcer is alleging he was fired due to his age. He has filed a lawsuit against the team over allegations of age discrimination. The former announcer had worked f...
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May
The Sad Truth: Age Discrimination Targets the Most Experienced Workers
Age discrimination is the unjust practice of refusing to hire or retain older workers. In some cases, employers may fire older workers to hire younger employees at lower costs (this is only one example). According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 64 pe...
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