Here are signs that you or someone you know may be a victim of age discrimination.
Hi, my name is Doug Lipsky. I am an employment lawyer.
Most employers are not going to come out and say they are firing someone because of their age. However, age discrimination can often be identified through circumstantial evidence.
For example, comments suggesting that you should think about retirement or spend more time with your family may be warning signs.
Employers may also make remarks about older workers not being good with new technology, especially when comparing them to younger employees.
Other comments might include statements like you are taking longer to complete tasks than you used to, or that the company needs new energy or fresh blood.
Statements like these can sometimes indicate age related bias.
Another important factor to look at is the overall trend at the company. Consider who the company is hiring and who they are letting go.
If older employees are consistently being pushed out while the company mainly hires younger workers, that pattern may suggest age discrimination.
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