Ageism is a pervasive form of discrimination that often goes unnoticed in the workplace, leading to missed opportunities, exclusion, and denial of benefits for older employees. At the Law Office of Mi[...]
Ageism—the systematic discrimination and stereotyping based on age—is a prevalent issue in today's workforce, particularly impacting individuals over the age of 40. The insidious nature of ageism [...]
Discriminatory policies and harassing conduct are persistent issues in the United States. Only 12 states, not including Illinois, have an age-related hate crime enhancement. Furthermore, under federal[...]
State anti-discrimination laws apply to almost all employees who are over 40. Most Millennial workers are over 40, and most Gen Z workers are much closer to 40 than they would care to admit. Age discr[...]
A federal government agency, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, enforces federal employment discrimination law. A state agency, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, enforces 775 ILCS 5,[...]
Older adults represent a significant portion of the population. Many maintain active lifestyles, often working well past their retirement years. While employers benefit from their decades of experienc[...]