As people get older, they may think their knowledge and practical experience make them an excellent employee. However, getting older may cause people to face discrimination in their workplace. It is important for people to recognize the signs of age discrimination. Many people might think that age discrimination occurs any time someone mentions age. According …
Is Your “Over-40” Severance Agreement Properly Drafted?
If you have face termination at age 40 or older, your employer may want you to sign a severance agreement. Look it over carefully. Severance agreements for older employees must meet specific requirements, or they will be unenforceable in court. Reasons for a severance agreement A severance agreement is a contract between you, as a …
Do All Workers Have Age Discrimination Protection?
There are various protections under the law for discrimination in the California workplace. The familiar ones include racial and sexual discrimination. There is also a federal law protecting you from age discrimination. However, this law differs a little from the other types of employment discrimination laws. The distinction is it only applies to you if …
Depression Following Age Discrimination
There are various reasons why growing older can be difficult, whether someone struggles with physical limitations and health problems or they are unable to pursue certain dreams. However, one’s age can be especially concerning when it comes to their job, especially if they are treated unfairly in the workplace. Regrettably, many hard-working people who are …