Reality of Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Ageism is real problem in our society, and the workplace is no exception to that. Stereotypes abound about older employees: that they are less efficient, less technologically capable, less willing …
Workplace Age Discrimination is on The Rise
Special to The Globe and Mail Workplace age discrimination is on the rise. But it can be difficult to detect. Companies know they cannot fire or refuse to hire older …
What age discrimination looks like in the workplace
“We do not want to invest in someone who will retire so soon.” “Perhaps you would benefit from working with people your own age.” “We prefer to maintain our youthful …
Recognizing Signs of Discrimination in the Workplace
The most common form of discrimination in the workplace is not immediately obvious and you may not even realize that it’s happening to you. Identifying subtle forms of discrimination requires …
The Rise of Age Discrimination Lawsuits
Age discrimination is where an employee is treated differently, or unequally, in the workplace on the basis of his or her age. Human rights legislation protects workers from age discrimination …
Is Mandatory Retirement Legal?
Every employee is entitled to be protected and accommodated according to the law, based on certain grounds. Two grounds for discrimination leave employees wondering what their legal rights are; age …