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 being laid off as … Continue reading
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Age discrimination is unacceptable and illegal in the workplace. Speak to our attorneys if you have experienced this issue on the job.
What is Age Discrimination?
How can you be discriminated against in the workplace? If you are 40 years or older you may have protection from age discrimination. Some things to look out for are code words that may be used when looking to replace older employees. Or if you notice someone is being replaced by a substantially younger employee, … Continue reading
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 using code words in job advertisements to prevent older … Continue reading
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 years old. Age discrimination is not always easy to spot for … Continue reading
