There’s a saying that “men get more distinguished when they get older, but women just get old,” that resonates with women everywhere – particularly in the workplace. Modern workplaces are supposed to encourage diversity, but ageism still unfairly locks a lot of older...
The Chicago Human Rights Ordinance protects employees from discrimination based on different identity attributes, including age. Nonetheless, discrimination against older employees or applicants is not uncommon. Here is what to know about this protected class: Age 40...
We’ve all seen politicians speaking in front of a group of workers who mostly looked like they were being held hostage – or at the very least, highly uninterested -- even though they may have been holding signs with the candidate’s name or slogan. That’s just one...
Employment discrimination occurs when a worker is treated adversely compared to others based on a protected characteristic such as race, religion, gender and disability. Often, discrimination is blatant. For example, a worker may be paid less purely because of their...
Treating someone less favorably because of their age is known as ageism. While ageism may harm everyone, older adults are particularly vulnerable in Western society, where youth is greatly prized. Despite often being the most qualified and experienced professionals,...
What do you expect from your employment situation? For an unfortunate number, the most they can count on is a steady paycheck. Other rights, such as personal dignity and equal treatment, may be out of their immediate reach. Since the average person cannot risk job...
Your years of hard work and dedication to your job may not matter much when age discrimination rears its ugly head at your workplace. It's a harsh reality many individuals face as they advance in years, despite their wealth of experience and knowledge. To illustrate...
It is easy to say that workers are legally protected against unlawful discrimination and retaliation on the job. It is far harder to understand what these protections entail and how to exercise them effectively. That is one of the primary reasons why the recent...
If you’re a working person with any type of hearing disability, it may be worthwhile for you to review the new guidance for employers issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding employees who are deaf or hearing impaired. This can help...
Employees have a right to a safe and discrimination-free workplace. This means workers can seek employment without feeling judged for who they are. Despite laws, workplace discrimination is still prominent. To stay safe at work, it can be helpful to understand how...