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A new employee for my same position is hired. He has no degree and is younger, but is getting paid more. is this discrimination?

Question: I think I’m the victim of sex discrimination in the form of unequal pay.  I’m a woman with a college degree, and I’ve been in my jo...

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Can Employers Restrict Hiring Employees Only to a Certain Age Group for Their Customers?

Question: Shortly after my job interview began, one interviewer said, “We were hoping to just speak with younger female job applicants still in th...

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Can an employer change my work schedule timings based on what they feel is right for my age group?

Question: I’ve been working for the same high school sanitation group for many years. Recently, a number of younger men began appearing on staff. ...

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I am 54 and was told that a position I applied for at a non profit is mostly for young people. Is this age discrimination?

Question: I am 54 and I want to get a better job. There is this not-for-profit center by where I live that trains people on basic skills, like typin...

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I just turned 60 and been with my company for over 20 years. I was in the first rounds of lay offs. Is this age discrimination?

Question: I’ve been working for the same company for nearly ten years and have received many promotions. Recently...

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Is it required to provide your age information when applying for a job? Are there discriminatory protective laws?

Question: I applied for a job as a secretary the other day, and the job application asked for my age. I don't see what that has to do with being a s...

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What is the state age discrimination law like in New York – does it just cover people who are over 55?

Question: I’m 35 and I was fired so my boss could hire his son who just graduated from college.  By the time I was fired, I was the only person o...

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