#age-discrimination

#age-discrimination

Of the 115 respondents to our poll, 46 people (40%) said they've been job hunting for over a year - the largest group by far. Only two people (2%) reported being on the hunt for less than a month, whereas 45% combined said they've been looking for between one and 12 months. Some have endured the process for multiple years. Kristine A. from Dorchester said she has submitted her resume to over 600 organizations over the last three years and participated in roughly 60 interviews, with no luck.

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.

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.

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.

"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."