Title: Age Discrimination Issues That Workers Face
Headings: 
Age Discrimination Issues That Workers Face
What is Employment Discrimination?
The Gray Ceiling
Percentage of Older People in the Workforce
Age Discrimination Issues
Age Discrimination Law
Employer Policies
Filing a Discrimination Charge
Age Discrimination and Job Search Options
Job Search Tips for Older Workers
Age Issues and Interview Success
Age and Salary Issues
Article Sources

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Age Discrimination Issues
In addition to being considered "old," experienced candidates are sometimes considered to be more of an expense (higher salary, pension, benefits costs, etc.) than a younger applicant would be. This isn’t uncommon, and the numbers are sobering. If you’re middle-aged or even younger, keep in mind that you're not alone: Workers over the age of 45 are unemployed longer than younger workers. 3 ﻿
By 2024, the number of employees over 55 years of age will reach 41 million, compared to 27 million in 2008. 4 ﻿
More older workers are considering postponing retirement and continuing to work. 5 ﻿
However, research has found no relationship between age and job performance. Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you’re better or worse than younger workers. Age Discrimination Law
If you believe you have been discriminated against because of your age, there are protections provided by age discrimination law.