ESSAY ON AGE DISCRIMINATION

EMPLOYMENT, AGEISM, DISCRIMINATION

Age discrimination is one of the most common types of discrimination there is today. The Human Rights Commission states it is unlawful to differentiate against anyone in the workplace because of their actual or assumed age. Favoring someone in the workplace because of his or her age is also illegal. The law states no one can be discriminated against when it comes to any type of employment, such as hiring, firing, salary, training, promotions and job assignments, layoffs, benefits and other conditions of employment. Stereotypes and false ideology about youthful and established workers have a big influence on decisions in the workplace.

Age discrimination is hard to prove. Here are nine signs a person should look out for if they feel like they are being discriminated because of their age: biased comments, comparisons, unequal discipline, promotions, favoritism, hiring younger employees, suddenly you feel your knowledge is no