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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Jewellery shop worker, 60, loses case over claim boss called him an old git'

A worker sued for age discrimination over 'old git' comment; tribunal found insufficient evidence to support the claim.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Punishing workers for getting old': how South Korea's wage system impoverishes the elderly

The peak wage system was designed to use the savings from cutting older workers' pay to hire younger employees in a bid to boost productivity.
Social justice
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I got laid off at 65 and can't find a job. I don't want to retire, but I feel invisible to potential employers.

I've never cried over a layoff because I save tears for human beings, not for corporate America. I never love a job. I like a job, I love people.
Women
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The big idea: should we give babies the right to vote?

The exclusion of under-18s from voting is a contentious issue prompting debates on age discrimination and democratic inclusion.
fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago

Federal Court Grants Preliminary Certification in Landmark AI Hiring Bias Case

The growing use of AI in hiring has led to lawsuits, as seen in the Mobley v. Workday case about discrimination against older applicants.
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Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I'm 61 and Being Forced To Retire, How Do I Share With Others??

Older employees are being forced to retire due to company budgetary pressures.
Communication with professional contacts is crucial for future contract opportunities.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Former Wayfair employee loses age discrimination suit

"The jury's verdict in our favor confirms what we have always known to be true: our organization does not discriminate based on age or any other characteristic."
Boston real estate
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I'm 58 and lost my 6-figure job. Over a year of applications later, I still haven't found anything.

Age and salary expectations are significant hurdles for job seekers, particularly in the white-collar sector.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago

Many older Americans plan to rejoin the workforce in 2025

Age discrimination and financial needs are prominent concerns for older workers returning to the workforce.
Boredom in retirement is a major reason older individuals seek continued employment.
fromFast Company
9 months ago

'Old people' not wanted at Hallmark, claims ageism lawsuit

Penny Perry, a 79-year-old casting director, alleges wrongful termination due to ageism, stating that her career at Hallmark ended with ageist harassment and callous dismissal.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
9 months ago

Defying gravity, making history, and changing the game for women's health

Women face significant challenges as they age in the workforce due to age discrimination and gender pay gaps.
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Lucine Amara, 99, Dies; Familiar Soprano at the Met Saw Bias There

Lucine Amara, an American lyric soprano known for her remarkable tenure at the Metropolitan Opera, died at 99, leaving behind a legacy of strong performances.
Digital life
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