Any type of discrimination in the workplace is unacceptable and damaging to all parties. Discrimination comes in numerous forms, and ageism is an angle that is often overlooked. Age is considered a protected characteristic in law at both the state and federal levels....
It can be rather distressing for an employee when the employer starts profiling employees based on their age rather than their qualifications or skills when hiring, firing, and giving promotions. Such discrimination can prevent you from landing a job or achieving your...
Ask any American what the traditional age for retirement is in the United States and they will most likely answer “65.” However, during the past two decades, a new trend has emerged. First, it targeted the Baby Boomers, deeming those who are 55 years or older unfit to...
The American workforce is gradually shifting a little, as Baby Boomers retire, Generation X hits their mid-50s, the oldest Millennials start turning 40 and Generation Z enters the job market in increasing numbers. That may be bringing about a new rash of “coded” job...
Detroit is experiencing the same economic uncertainty that the rest of the nation is. While there appears to be a shrinking workforce, many older residents are learning that they need to re-enter the working world. Others require a second job simply to get by. All...
No employee should be subjected to discrimination in the workplace -- and a lot of attention is given to sexism and racism in various industries. However, those are not the only forms of discrimination that happens. One form of discrimination that is frequently...
Proving you have been subject to age discrimination at work is not always easy. Yet, a 2020 Supreme Court decision to reverse a previous judgment shows that you should never give up. The case concerned a highly qualified pharmacist who believed her employer, the...
Recently disclosed emails revealed that the Ford Motor Co. targeted older salaried and high-performing employees when it laid off thousands in 2019. The strategy focused on ridding the company of pension costs and other employment expenses during a global cost-cutting...
Age discrimination by employers represents just another not-so-overlooked effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past year, it seems that a growing number of older workers are being terminated or laid-off by employers for this reason. COVID-19 seemingly provides...
Today’s sharp political divide cuts through Michigan and across the other 49 states as well. So, it’s a rare treat to see bipartisan legislation emerge in the halls of Congress. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act would make it easier for older...
