Saying "OK boomer" is a popular phrase for young Gen-Zers to dismiss arguments by baby boomers - Australians aged between 55 and 73. While some might see it as fun, industrial relations experts warn using the insult in the workplace…
Older job seeker Caryn Hearsh says she is a victim of age discrimination, after being rejected from 743 jobs in the past seven years. The 62 year-old told her story to Seven News after getting fed up with receiving so…
Age discrimination is rife in Australian workplaces despite being unlawful, according to new government research. The Employing Older Workers report by the Australian Human Rights Commission found almost a third of employers continue to specify an age limit on job applicants, despite…
A 63 year-old aged care nurse is claiming she was discriminated against on the basis of age, after her younger manager sent a series of rude text messages about her to her colleagues. *Mary said when her co-worker was promoted…
Myer has apologised to a father and his teenage son after the department store was accused of racially profiling the boy when he was shopping for an outfit for his school formal. Shem Garlett said he was considering making a…
A 64 year-old travelling salesman is taking his former employer to court, after he was sacked for refusing to sign a new contract that would have seen him earn $30,000 less than his current wage. *John had worked for the…
An older salesman discriminated against because of his age and disability has been awarded more than $30,000 compensation. His employer maintains the dismissal is the result of performance problems, including lack of product knowledge and time taken on calls. Older…
A recent study has found more than three in 10 Australians aged 45 and over have experienced age discrimination. The discrimination happened during employment and when they were looking for work in the past year. Even though discrimination on the…
