Even as you get older, you might still feel the same passion for your work as you did when you were younger. Alternately, you could consider changing occupations in order to boost your income, relocating to a new area, or simply gaining new experience in order to broaden your horizons. The unfortunate truth is that your chances of having a call-back interview as you become older may drop.
A professor at the University of California conducted research not so long ago in which he evaluated call-back rates for resumes that were submitted for available positions. There were over 40,000 resumes sent in, and the only thing that differentiated them from one another was the age of the candidate. According to the findings of the study, the call-back rates of older workers are much lower.
It is not always easy to find out why an employer did not choose to hire you after submitting a job application. There is no obligation for the employer to provide you with the specific reason. On the other hand, if you begin to see a pattern with a specific employer based on age, this may be a clue that they have an employment policy that is discriminatory. Keep reading to learn more about this issue and contact PLBH at (800) 435-7542 if you believe you have been the victim of age discrimination.
What Should You Do If You Were Turned Down Because Of Your Age?
Employees who are over the age of 40 and who encounter age discrimination in the workplace, such as not being hired because of their age, are protected under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. If you feel that you have been treated unfairly because of your age, you may be entitled to file a claim against the business that was responsible for the incident.
These assertions are notoriously difficult to back up with evidence. If you have reason to believe that you have been subjected to age discrimination, and in order to construct a claim that has a chance of being successful, you should do the following.
Keep records — Take notes about your interactions with the interviews, HR, and other individuals at the company about the job. Keep track of the dates and times of these interactions. Your recall of an event or a discussion may become less clear as time passes. It may be helpful to write down your views as soon as possible after the chat. Additionally, make sure to maintain track of any relevant correspondence.
Talk to those who are in your same position – Contact your network of current and former coworkers to inquire as to whether or not they have had experiences with that company that are comparable to your own. You may find that you are not the only one in many instances.
Talk things over with an attorney – A seasoned employment attorney can examine your case and assist you in understanding the various legal choices available to you. In addition, your attorney has the ability to act as your advocate by negotiating on your behalf and defending you in the courtroom. This is an important role.
You have the ability to take action in the event that you were not called back after an interview or were passed over for a promotion because of your age. Contact PLBH at (800) 435-7542 if you believe you have a case.