Age discrimination is as significant an issue as other forms of discrimination in the workplace. It is not more acceptable to discriminate against individuals for their age than to do so considering additional factors, including race, sexuality, or ability. Yet, it happens more than you might think. This is especially true for older individuals who remain in the workforce and are judged for their age and not their skills. Learning the signs of age discrimination in the workplace is imperative to avoiding such behavior and calling it out should you see or experience it.
Blackstone Law is committed to helping those clients who have been victimized by this form of discrimination to get the justice they deserve from employers unwilling to respect their rights.
What Are Four Signs of Age Discrimination in the Workplace?
One of the ways to stop age discrimination in its tracks is by understanding exactly what it is and how it may be manifested in the workplace. Here are four common signs of age discrimination in the workplace:
Solely Hiring Younger Workers
Companies that actively hire people within a specific age range perpetuate age discrimination. For example, companies that make it a point only to hire individuals under the age of 40 are engaging in age discrimination.
Encouraging or Pressuring Employees to Retire
Companies that actively take steps to push out older workers by strongly encouraging them to retire may also be engaging in age discrimination. These companies may incentivize more senior workers to take financially attractive packages or diminish their responsibilities until retiring is their only option.
Limiting Challenging Assignments to Certain Age Groups
Some companies will purposely limit challenging assignments to people in certain age groups, making it more challenging—or outright impossible—for older workers to get access to those projects.
Creating Professional Development Opportunities for Some Groups and Not Others
When companies invest in professional development for younger workers while telling older workers that they cannot participate, this may be a form of age discrimination. Companies offering staff training should categorize access based on job type, performance, or even skillset—not age.
What to Do if You Have Experienced Age Discrimination?
If you suspect that you might be a victim of age discrimination in the workplace, document as much as possible and reach out to a qualified California age discrimination lawyer. At Blackstone Law, we are committed to helping our clients to level the playing field by calling out age discrimination and fighting for their rights when they experience it. We specialize in holding all types of employers responsible for implementing policies or developing a workplace culture that allows age discrimination to thrive.
Before you take any other action, reach out to an age discrimination lawyer to help you navigate the process of reporting the issue to your employer and seeking accountability.
Learn More From a California Age Discrimination Lawyer
If you suspect that you have been a victim of age discrimination in your place of employment or have witnessed such behavior against other staff members, you must speak out. Blackstone Law has worked tirelessly to protect the rights of those who have been singled out due to their age. Age discrimination is typically only stopped in its tracks once employers are genuinely held accountable for their actions. Depending on the specifics of your case, we may be able to help do the same in your situation.
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