Employers need to be careful during hiring, dismissal to avoid claims
Ageism is one of the last and best-hidden manifestations of discrimination in the North American workforce. In a post-mandatory retirement age, 17 per cent of Canadians expect they will never be able to afford to retire, according to a 2013 survey of more than 1,000 people by HSBC.
It has become increasingly important for employers to be aware of attitudinal barriers in the workplace that may lead to a jump in age discrimination claims in 2014 and beyond.
