Age Discrimination
Elderly and youthful employees sometimes experience age discrimination in the
workplace. Ageism is stereotyping or discriminating against individuals or groups
because of their age. Employers are generally not allowed to hire, fire, or promote
employees, nor decide an employee’s compensation based on their age. However, it
can be difficult to determine whether an employer’s actions were motivated by age
discrimination, or by a genuine belief that another person can perform a particular job
better. States have an extensive complaint and fact-finding procedures to help
employees determine when they have been victims of age discrimination and to assert
their rights. Read below to learn more about age discrimination and how the law
protects you…
