Age discrimination occurs when a person is treated differently because of their age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 protects employees and applicants in the United States, 40 years or older, age discrimination in all aspects of work. If you have been refused employment, fired or not given an advantage and you believe that age was a factor, you can be a victim of age discrimination at work. You can fight against it by filing a complaint with the EEOC. Read on to learn to fight against age discrimination.
The following information to be documented:
1) The name, address and telephone number of the person filing the charge of age discrimination,
2) The name, address and telephone number of the company, agency or association the charge is filed against,
3) A description of the events that led to the indictment, and 4) the date on which the events occurred, and
5) Contact information of witnesses
6) Whether the person filing the charge filed the same or similar tax with a local or state fair employment practices agency, and
7) The name, address and telephone number of someone who knows how to communicate with the accused.
Find an office near you EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). To find an office in the U.S. EEOC, visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. The Resources section below for a link.
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