UK newsfromwww.independent.co.uk1 month agoJewellery shop worker, 60, loses case over claim boss called him an old git'A worker sued for age discrimination over 'old git' comment; tribunal found insufficient evidence to support the claim.
fromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoPunishing workers for getting old': how South Korea's wage system impoverishes the elderlyThe peak wage system was designed to use the savings from cutting older workers' pay to hire younger employees in a bid to boost productivity.Social justice
fromBusiness Insider1 month agoI got laid off at 65 and can't find a job. I don't want to retire, but I feel invisible to potential employers.I've never cried over a layoff because I save tears for human beings, not for corporate America. I never love a job. I like a job, I love people.Women
US politicsfromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoThe big idea: should we give babies the right to vote?The exclusion of under-18s from voting is a contentious issue prompting debates on age discrimination and democratic inclusion.
fromCallaborlaw1 month agoFederal Court Grants Preliminary Certification in Landmark AI Hiring Bias CaseThe growing use of AI in hiring has led to lawsuits, as seen in the Mobley v. Workday case about discrimination against older applicants.
fromwww.housingwire.com2 months agoCrossCountry Mortgage to pay $2.1M in age discrimination caseShephard was awarded $2.1 million for wrongful termination due to age discrimination, as decided by the court.
Retirementfrom24/7 Wall St.2 months agoI'm 61 and Being Forced To Retire, How Do I Share With Others??Older employees are being forced to retire due to company budgetary pressures.Communication with professional contacts is crucial for future contract opportunities.
fromBoston.com3 months agoFormer Wayfair employee loses age discrimination suit"The jury's verdict in our favor confirms what we have always known to be true: our organization does not discriminate based on age or any other characteristic."Boston real estate