workplace discrimination

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (The Rehab Act), as revised multiple times in various years, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, in federal employment, and in the employment practices of federal contractors. In observance of the 50th anniversary of this landmark legislation enacted on September 26, 1973, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) acknowledges the enduring work needed to fully realize its objectives. To facilitate information sharing, they have created a dedicated web page featuring upcoming events, webinars, and additional resources to support the aging and disability networks in recognizing this important...

This survey gathered insights from workers 45+ and asked questions regarding their experiences in the workplace, especially regarding age discrimination. Sixty-one percent of older workers report that they’ve seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace. Among those concerned about losing their job in the next year, one-third list age discrimination as a reason.