Although stereotypes about older people proliferate in our culture, employers are not supposed to rely on them when making workplace decisions. Several state and federal laws prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on age, gender, or race. Still, age and other forms of bias are prevalent in tech and other industries. What protection do older workers have? What exactly does the ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act) say about age discrimination?

Today, I have Jennie Woltz and Benjamin Folkinshteyn from Woltz & Folkinshteyn, PC, and they are here to tell you all about the law. They explain the ever-changing labor and employment laws, especially those dealing with older workers in the tech industry. 

Join us as we discuss the legal rights of employees and applicants over 40 (or even younger). If you are wary about being subjected to age bias or have experienced discrimination because of age, gender, or race, you definitely want to know your rights and options.

"The best place to be old in tech is when you start your own company."

- Jennie Woltz

In This Episode:

-What are the protections for people over 40 in any industry in the US?

-What do you need for an age discrimination case to be successful?

-What do statistics show regarding age discrimination vs. race or gender discrimination cases? Why is there a higher burden of proof for age discrimination cases?

-What are the limitations of the ADEA?

-Exclusionary language in advertisements that discourages older applicants

-What does the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission report say about diversity in tech?

-What are the legal rights of employees over 40 worried about being laid off or recently laid off, possibly because of age?

-How would you handle a situation where you got laid off and saw someone markedly younger taking over your previous job? Can that be considered age discrimination?

-Does the law also apply to applicants? What rights do applicants have to protect themselves from age, gender, or race discrimination?

-What can people in tech over 40 do to protect themselves from age bias as they stay employed in their companies?

And much more.

Resources:

-The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 - https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/age-discrimination-employment-act-1967

-EEOC 2014 Diversity in High Tech report - https://www.eeoc.gov/special-report/diversity-high-tech

Connect with Woltz & Folkinshteyn, PC:

-Website: https://wfpclaw.com/

-Jennie Woltz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-woltz-6292471a/

-Benjamin Folkinshteyn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-folkinshteyn-8b9731103/

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