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Age discrimination starts when you hit 40: Bosses won't hire older workers because they think they 'won't learn new things' and won't fit in with younger colleagues According to complaints, age discrimination can start at just 40 years old Australian Human Rights Commission says age prejudice is widespread 'Workplace frustration' one of the main challenges for those in their 40s Recruiters in their 30's see those older than them 'as too old for the job'
By Naomi Tsvirko For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 22:30 EST, 15 November 2015 | Updated: 23:13 EST, 15 November 2015
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They say age is just a number, but an increase in age discrimination complaints reveals that for many Australian employers age is an important factor when hiring staff.
A national inquiry by the Australian Human Rights Commission into workplace discrimination has found a third of people who had been discriminated against gave up looking for work as a result of experiencing age discrimination - with complaints of age discrimination being received from those who are just 40 years old.
According to the commission, 'workplace frustration' was one of the main challenges for those in their 40s.
'Discrimination of those in their 40s does occur. Although the bulk of discrimination happens in an older age bracket with those who are 50 and over, there are widely held prejudices toward older workers and that's why it takes place,' Age and Disability Commissioner Susan Ryan told Daily Mail Australia.
According to Ms Ryan, there is a widely held view that people won't learn new things after a certain age or fit in with a younger team, which she believes is not the case.
'I think these decisions [not to hire older workers] reflect the employer's that make decisions and their poor understanding of human capacity and human potential,' said Ms Ryan.
Ms Ryan noted that many recruiters have misconceptions about older employees.
'Recruiters are often in their 30s or younger and perceive those who are a few years older than them as too old.
'They see themselves as an ideal age and even human resources in big companies are inclined to look for younger people because of these widely held prejudices,' she said.
A number of case studies particularly in Queensland reveal that many employees are being fired or considered unfit for work duties from their 40th birthday, reported
In one complaint made to the Anti Discrimination Commission, Queensland, one woman alleged that she was dismissed from employment because of her age and appearance.
According to the woman, the manager advised the woman that the business wanted to portray a certain image, and the woman didn't fit that image.
The woman asked whether it was because of her age, and referred to the business recently employing young staff. After a lengthy discussion, the manager allegedly agreed that it was about the woman's age.
Once the matter was settled, the employer apologised to the woman and paid her financial compensation.
In another complaint, a gentleman told the commission he was asked unlawful requests for information at an interview and believes he was not offered a job because of his age.
Queensland's Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, Kevin ****s, told the Courier Mail that the problem is of state-wide prevalence and across all job sectors.
Mr ****s added that some industries like media, flight attendants and academia had more memorable complaints.
He also added that age discrimination occurred regardless of gender.
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And yet, IKWTDS had companies fighting for her and she's over 40.
Ha! And my company still is! I am having issues in the PMO I am in, and others want me. Although I do admit it is tough. My suggestion to anyone is to stick in your job field after 40. You become more valuable as a mentor and a manager. For example, having 20+ years experience means you can save the company money if you oversee a bunch of young workers, they are paid a lot less and you make sure the work gets done accurately. It just takes patience and oversight. Those kids can do the work, they just don't see the bigger picture, which is your job!
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We wont even hire millenials at this point. Bunch of brat whiny babies. File 13...
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