Can I do something about age discrimination?

Question

I was fired from my job. i only worked there for 6 months. I was working at another job for 10years and I quit because this employer offered me more money doing the same thing , Then she hired a new manager who told me I sounded to old on the phone. She kept on watching everything I did at work. and she told the owners that I was not up to her expectations. Well I do not have a job now and I am looking. But now i feel that everyone that calls them for refrences will be told I did not know what I was doing. I am 61 years old and have never been fired from a job. I only had 5 jobs in my lifetime because I always stayed at my job that was the first time I ever left a job on bad terms. What can I do? Any advice!!

Answer 1

Hi, Certainly you can, discrimination is a subject that opens everyone's eyes, ring the Discrimination board or the unfair dismissals department / or see - ring a Solicitor (first consultation is free) and You will have your job back " with a written apology " if you want one" (Personally I would in case something happens like this again).within a week or two at the Maximum.

Now remember if you are in the wrong it will backfire but Honestly I think you will do well
Good Luck and do not let them walk over you
Merry Xmas
Davo
Western Australia

Answer 2

talk to an attorney, the comment about you sounding too old on the phone is a red flag that this woman was discriminating based on age.

I wouldn't put that job down as a reference, especially if that manager is giving the references. If you were on good terms with someone from there, ask them if they can be your reference and use them as the contact.

Answer 3

If you are in the U.S. contact your local unemployment office. (Usually called (Your city/county) Onestop)

They usually have services for "mature workers". I think they give guidance to job seekers (and maybe possibly incentives to employers??) I just saw something recently on my local site about it but I didn't pay much attention as I'm in my 20s.

If you can't find it with a search engine call 1-800-fedinfo and ask for the number to your local unemployment office.


Advice from me...I worked as a caregiver for people with Mental Retardation for a while, its very easy to get into these jobs and they prefer mature and retired people. Doesn't pay well...maybe $8/hr...but it's something...and it's something you can feel good about doing at the end of the day.

**Oh yeah...and sue them! (Sorry I didn't realize this was the Law section)


Good luck!

Answer 4

See an attorney about an age discrimination suit under Title VII. First you'll file a complaint with the EEOC, who will investigate...and perhaps fix this on their own without you needing to file suit.

http://eeoc.gov/charge/overview_charge_filing.html

Answer 5

I would continue to seek other employment, but I would consult with an attorney about age discrimination.