"We are hiring young engineers to come grind in nyc. Must be under 26. An altered tweet is displayed above, but when it was live, Levin got inundated not with applicants but with messages informing him that his 'brilliant' idea is not so brilliant because it violates federal law."
"You can't discriminate against people over 40 according to federal law. The post generated significant backlash from users who pointed out that the age requirement violated federal employment discrimination laws, highlighting how employment law requirements apply to all hiring practices."
Drew Levin, founder of SideShift App, posted on X seeking young engineers under 26 to work in New York City. The post generated significant backlash from users who pointed out that the age requirement violated federal employment discrimination laws. Age discrimination protections under federal law prohibit employers from discriminating based on age, particularly against workers over 40. Levin received numerous messages explaining the legal violation rather than job applications. The incident highlights how employment law requirements apply to all hiring practices, regardless of a company's desire for youthful energy and enthusiasm.
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