Title: 6 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace and How to Deal With It | TopResume
Headings: 6 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace and How to Deal With It
6 Signs of Ageism in the Workplace and How to Deal With It
Are you ready to slow down at work and retire? We didn't think so either.
What is ageism anyway?
What does age discrimination in the workplace look like?
What's the best way to deal with ageism in the workplace?
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Content: And so, it's important to be alert for signs of ageism and to know your options if you or someone in your family experiences age-related discrimination in the workplace. What is ageism anyway? The best place to start is with some legal background. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was passed in 1967. From that point on, age has been one of the “protected characteristics” in the workplace, which means employers cannot discriminate against employees based on their age. This includes hiring, firing, work assignments, and promotions. As a side note, it's important to know that this legal protection doesn't cover employees of smaller companies because businesses with fewer than 20 employees are exempt from the ADEA. The intent of the legislature may have been clear-cut, yet real-life applications are anything but. For example, imagine an accounting department at an insurance company. The department is run by a female accounting manager who's 30 years old.