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What is age discrimination?

Age discrimination happens when someone is treated differently, or less favourably, than another person in a similar situation, because they are considered too young or too old.

Examples can include:

  • refusing to employee a person because they won’t ‘fit in’ with colleagues because of their age
  • refusing to employ young workers because of fears that they will move on to another job
  • advertising a job for someone ‘under 30’ to join a ‘dynamic, young team’
  • forcing someone to retire because of their age
  • harassing or bullying a person because of their age


The Law

The Age Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of age.  

It applies to both older and young workers.

In addition, the Act makes it unlawful to bully or harass someone on the basis of their age.


We have a proven track record

Our team of employment lawyers and industrial advocates have a proven track record fighting age discrimination claims.

Workers who experience age discrimination can be entitled to compensation, or an apology, or reinstatement if they have been dismissed.

We represent clients in the Human Rights Commission, in addition to other relevant commissions, courts and tribunals.

We look forward to helping you too!


IMPORTANT

Workers who have been dismissed from employment have just 21-days from the date of dismissal to file unfair dismissal or general protections dismissal claims, so don’t delay!


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LAST UPDATED: January 2023

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