When most people think of discrimination in the context of the workplace, they probably think first and foremost of race or gender discrimination. While those might be among the most common forms of discrimination to occur in the workplace, there are many other forms as well. Age discrimination, for example, may not be as obvious to some people, but it is common, and it can be illegal.
There a several ways in which age discrimination might occur in the workplace in Colorado. For example, older employees may be denied training opportunities or even promotions simply because employers do not believe that those older employees will be with the company or organization for an extended period of time. These decisions by employers may be masked with other reasons besides age, making it harder to detect if this type of age discrimination is actually occurring.
Then, of course, there is the more obvious discrimination that can come in the form of harassment. Older employees may be subjected to verbal abuse or offensive remarks that become so common or frequent that the workplace becomes hostile.
Taking action
If you believe you have suffered from age discrimination in the workplace, you have some potential options to consider. You could take action by reporting your employer to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. And, with the right set of facts, you could eventually be able to pursue a civil lawsuit. Each situation is unique, so be sure to have your circumstances carefully evaluated to review your potential options for taking action after age discrimination occurs in the workplace.