age discrimination, employment discrimination
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People say that wines only get better in time. As wines are aged, their taste and value rises. That could very well be the same for people. However, not everybody sees it that way. Employers somehow think that older workers are slow in adapting to the many changes that the modern times offer. They think that the elders lack the speed and the efficiency that younger employees have. Plus older employees have higher wages, more benefits, and are more likely to miss work because of the many ailments that they might contract along the way.

Because of these things, some employers tend to discriminate against older employees. These acts of age discrimination are punishable by law as stipulated in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). If you have been a victim of such discrimination, you should immediately report it to the authorities. But how can you report such offenses? Here are some tips.

  • Get solid proof. Gather your performance reviews and other records that can prove your performance with your ob. This would help solidify your claim that you are really being discriminated against and that it has something to do with your age.
  • Document the acts. Jot down the date, time, as well as other information about the incidences of discrimination were made against you. Determine what kind of discriminative act did your co-employee, supervisor, or company has made against you. This could help bolster your case’s chances of prospering.
  • Provide your and the company’s contact info. Also, provide a short description of what happened and how you related are they to age discrimination.
  • Report the incident to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). File the complaint as soon as possible so you won’t have problems with the statues of anti-discrimination laws.
  • Wait. The most difficult thing to do, you should wait patiently until your complaint is resolved. You can also follow up on your complaint every now and then. This will keep you updated about what’s going on with your case as it is being processed.

Age discrimination cases, like any case filed in the courts, may take time before it is resolved. That is why your patience will be very critical during these very difficult times. In the end, when you know that you have done everything that you need to stand up against discrimination and fight for your rights, all the pain, hardships and sufferings that you have to endure.