U.S. Supreme Court Expands Protections Against Age Discrimination for Federal Workers
In April, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) allows federal employees to file a lawsuit over any age bias that influences an adverse employment action, not just when age bias is the determining factor in an employment decision.
Whether this ruling will...
Is the “OK, Boomer” Meme Ageist?
The OK, Boomer meme has become a popular rant for younger generations (Millennials, Generation X, Generation Y) to blame contemporary social ills, economic uncertainty, and even climate change on the Baby Boomer generation.
The meme, which emanated on the heavily censored social media site “TikTok,” may seem like harmless name-calling. In...
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How to Prove Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Age discrimination in the workplace is illegal, but proving it can be challenging. Many employees over 40 experience unfair treatment, including being passed over for promotions, forced into early retirement, or terminated in favor of younger workers. While federal law provides some protection, employee protections are more comprehensive under the New York...