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Ageism based on hiring, promotion, discharge, marginalization, compensation, reduced training opportunities, and forced early retirement in the workplace can happen, so be knowledgeable and prepared!
Resources
Age discrimination Guide
Overview of the age discrimination law and how age discrimination in the workplace can arise.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Protects certain applicants and employees 40 years of age or older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions or privileges of employment.
Important facts about age discrimination in the workplace
Age discrimination is illegal at any stage of employment, including hiring, promotions, raises and layoffs.
The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
Prohibits age discrimination in the employee benefits of older workers (life insurance, health insurance, disability benefits, pensions and retirement benefits.
Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse
Tools, books, blogs, podcasts, videos, reports & papers to educate people about ageism and how to end it.
Ideas on how to overcome ageism in a job search:
How to successfully combat ageism in the workplace
Find out how you can overcome ageism in a job search.
Fighting ageism in the workplace
Steps that could make a company a better workplace for older workers.
If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your age, you can file a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights. Visit the Division’s website, at WWW.DHR.NY.GOV