Lawyers Urge Workers 40 and Older to Document Ageist Comments From Younger Bosses
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Updated · Yahoo Finance · Sep 26
Lawyers Urge Workers 40 and Older to Document Ageist Comments From Younger Bosses
2 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Sep 26
Summary
U.S. workers 40 and older who face subtle age-related remarks from younger managers should document each incident immediately, employment lawyers said, rather than dismissing jokes or offhand comments.
Anthony Michel said the Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers 40 and older, but comments alone may not support a legal claim unless they tie to an adverse job action or a broader pattern.
Sam Almon said detailed records can help establish that pattern, giving older employees evidence if age-based treatment affects promotions, evaluations or job security.
The advice comes as the U.S. workforce ages sharply, with workers 65 and over increasing 117% between 1994 and 2014, raising the likelihood of more age-discrimination disputes.