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The Far-Reaching Costs of Ageism

Although the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits employers from displaying bias against most applicants and those 40 years and older, older workers still face bias and discriminations.

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Thu Apr 15 2021

The Far-Reaching Costs of Ageism
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The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that one in four workers in 2026 will be age 55 and older—that’s up from one in eight in 1990. And although the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits employers from displaying bias against most applicants and employees 40 years or older with regard to hiring and firing, promotions, compensation, or employment terms and conditions, older workers still face bias and discrimination.

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