Let’s talk about age discrimination. It’s one of the most overlooked forms of bias — and one of the hardest to prove. The 10 worst states for age discrimination in the workplace (based on EEOC data) are: D.C., Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Nevada, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Alabama, and North Carolina. Employers rarely say “you’re too old.” Instead, they say: – “You’re overqualified.” – “We’re looking for someone who can grow with us.” – “We want fresh energy.” – “You’ve had a great ru

36K views · 442 reactions | This year, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act turns 50. In 1967, the number of individuals over 40 being kept from the labor force demanded the government protect the older worker. | AARP | Facebook

Did you know that the federal age discrimination law protects workers starting at age 40? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal law that protects workers and job applicants age 40 and over from workplace age discrimination. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6181Ox6lL. | AARP