One in five Americans over the age of 65 is either actively working or looking for work today. This amounts to roughly 11 million older Americans remaining in the labor force, much of which is driven by financial necessity. Unfortunately, it is still incredibly difficult for older workers to find jobs. Even though they have tons of experience, many companies will pass them up in favor of a younger candidate. Older employees also frequently report being passed over for promotions, excluded from training opportunities, or quietly pushed toward retirement despite decades of experience.
Now, new workplace rules and stronger enforcement efforts are pressuring employers to take age discrimination far more seriously. Employment attorneys and labor experts say companies are increasingly being required to provide anti-bias training, update hiring policies, and document efforts to protect older workers from discrimination. For workers over 55, here is what you need to know about the new law that should help protect your rights and what you can do.
