Addressing Workplace Age Discrimination: Key Takeaways from Gary Phelan’s Conversation on Coffee Chats
03/16/2025HSSK Partner Gary Phelan recently sat down with Janine Vanerburg, Changing the Narrative, a leading anti-ageism initiative, for a discussion on workplace age discrimination—what it looks like and what steps to take if you believe you’ve experienced it.
Some key takeaways from the conversation included:
- Hiring discrimination can be hard to prove since employers aren’t required to disclose why they didn’t select a candidate.
- If you suspect age discrimination in the workplace, document everything and report it to HR or your employer in writing.
- Don’t resign—it can impact your legal rights and options.
- Seek legal advice before signing any termination or severance agreements!
- Need an attorney? The National Employment Lawyers Association is a great resource.