If You’re Over 50, Chances Are the Decision to Leave a Job Won’t be Yours

4/14/2019

This investigative report from ProPublica sheds light on the challenges faced by older workers in the United States, who are often pushed out of work and forced into early retirement. The article highlights various discriminatory practices and biases that contribute to this issue, including ageism, outdated stereotypes, and corporate policies that prioritize younger employees. It provides firsthand accounts and statistics that reveal the detrimental impact on older workers, both economically and psychologically. The report also delves into the legal loopholes that allow companies to engage in age-based discrimination with impunity. Overall, the article exposes the concerning reality faced by older workers in the United States and calls for greater awareness and action to address this systemic problem.

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