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US politics
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Trump administration ends a federal program helping older people get jobs since the 1960s

Defunding the Senior Community Service Employment Program threatens employment support for low-income Americans aged 55+, amid an increasingly older workforce facing hiring barriers.
Television
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'It had nothing to do with age' - contestants on being killed off early on RTE's 'The Traitors Ireland'

Four competitors aged over 50 remain on Traitors Ireland while two eliminated contestants deny age influenced their second-episode dismissals.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Should I Start Taking Social Security Now at 67 After Losing My Job?

The loss of a job later in life can be a tough blow. It's never an easy thing to suddenly find yourself without an income. However, if you lose your job when you're in your 60s, you may struggle to find a new one due to age discrimination. It's illegal for employers to refuse to hire someone based on their age alone. However, it's also a difficult thing to prove.
US politics
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Older Americans in their 80s are applying for jobs - and hitting a wall

Many capable older adults face age-based hiring barriers and financial strain, leaving octogenarians unable to find suitable work despite willingness and experience.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Jewellery 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.com
2 months ago

Punishing workers for getting old': how South Korea's wage system impoverishes the elderly

The 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 Insider
2 months ago

I 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
Artificial intelligence
fromCallaborlaw
3 months ago

Federal Court Grants Preliminary Certification in Landmark AI Hiring Bias Case

The growing use of AI in hiring has led to lawsuits, as seen in the Mobley v. Workday case about discrimination against older applicants.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I'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.com
4 months ago

Former 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
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