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Age discrimination or coincidence? | Forum
Brian Bennett
Sep 4
I started working in a new store, nobody has seniority as we all started
at the same time. I have noticed that only the younger girls (early
20’s) have been assigned to the registers up front. There are 7 of
them. There are 3 of us that are 40+ and have not been register trained
at all. When I asked about getting register trained, I was told I was
not needed up front. I’m tired of walking the sales floor while
the younger girls get to just stand up front and chit chat while waiting
to ring up customers. I will also add that this stores average
customer is going to be a blue collar male so I don’t know if that
played a factor in deciding who was positioned up front. Coincidence or
should I say something?
Sonia Ellison
Sep 4
I somewhat work in the field of employment law and I have a masters in legal studies with a focus on human resources and employment law and policy.
JasonByrne
Sep 4
It can be challenging to determine whether age is a factor or a coincidence in job situations. From my experience, age discrimination can sneak in, even if it's not always obvious. Companies might not admit it, but there’s a pattern where younger candidates seem to get more chances, sometimes unfairly. It's worth looking into employment discrimination laws and seeing if any advice or help is available. Remember, it’s essential to stay confident and know your worth. If you suspect age might be an issue, documenting everything and seeking legal advice might be a good step.
