How Do You Prove Age Discrimination In Hiring?
In a struggling economy, employment discrimination claims tend to rise, as job applicants, laid-off workers and terminated employees attribute their job losses to bias and illegal motive. Older workers are part of the trend of increasing discrimination claims. Their jobs are vulnerable because, with their longer tenure and greater experience, they cost employers more in a tight economy. Also, stereotypes about loss of speed and acuity might make employers question the value of older employees. However, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) provides redress for workers facing age discrimination. Use an online case assessment tool to determine whether you have a valid age discrimination claim. If so, file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or cooperating state Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) agency if you suspect that you were denied a job for which you were qualified based on your status as a person over the age of 40. Submit your ADEA charg
