Title: 6 Examples of Age Discrimination at Work - Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A.
Headings: 6 Examples of Workplace Age Discrimination
6 Examples of Workplace Age Discrimination
Examples of Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Not Hiring Due to Age
Being Laid Off Due to Age
Forcing an Employee to Take Early Retirement
Reducing or Denying Certain Benefits
Being Retaliated Against Because a Claim was Filed
Harassment Due to Age

Content: Some job postings may include an “ideal age range,” but this has to be a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) or it is illegal. Age considerations are rarely that obvious, however. If you believe age was the reason you were not hired, based on comments during the interview or applications process, or obvious differences in qualifications between you and the much younger candidate, contact an employment attorney who can help you review and evaluate those circumstances. Being Laid Off Due to Age
Companies legitimately go through periods where they have to lay off employees due to business needs such as a downsizing of an organization. A lay off may also be viewed by the employer as cover for targeting you because of your age. If you believe you were wrongfully terminated due to your age, contact an employee rights attorney immediately. Forcing an Employee to Take Early Retirement
Another common example of age discrimination is a company forcing an employee to retire early. Generally, there is no forced retirement age. However, it is legal for business owners to offer incentive packages for employees that are getting close to retirement age to leave the company. Reducing or Denying Certain Benefits
In 1990, Congress passed the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA).