We have summaries of age discrimination law in over 40 countries, written by expert employment lawyers.
As well as giving us valuable knowledge of the position on the ground in these jurisdictions, we can learn from their experience as many of them have had anti-ageism laws for many years - the USA, for example, has had federal age laws since 1967.
Detailed summaries of age discrimination laws across the globe can be found by clicking on the links below for each of the jurisdictions listed.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to advance the Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023, a bipartisan legislation aimed at safeguarding older workers from workplace discrimination by eradicating forced arbitration.
Amid an economic downturn and regulatory pressures, Chinese tech giants are grappling with significant management challenges. These difficulties have led to extensive layoffs, disproportionately affecting employees in their mid-30s.
A new Gardaí recruitment campaign is launching with plans to elevate the recruitment age limit from 35 to 50.
Recent data from Generation, the global non-profit organization focused on employment, in collaboration with the OECD, underscores the imperative for employers to fundamentally reconsider their approach to midcareer and older talent.
A recent survey in Singapore, conducted in August 2023 to mark the International Day of Older Persons, revealed strong support among individuals aged 50 and over for increasing retirement and re-employment ages.
Approximately one-fifth of workers report instances of workplace bias as age-related discrimination shows an upward trend.
In the US, an English tutoring company catering to Chinese students, iTutor Group Inc., has reached a settlement of $356,000 following an age discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Recent research in Singapore by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) highlights a positive trend in reducing age discrimination in Singapore's job market.
Age discrimination in recruitment has been a longstanding issue in Nigeria, depriving countless job seekers of employment opportunities based solely on their age. The Senate is now taking a stand.
The Western Australian Government is investing $5.5 million into a new program to help more jobseekers get back into the workforce by offering free training, career advice or assistance to find a work placement. The aim is that new skills will be gained and the confidence boost required to transition back into the workforce.
For NewFilmmakers Los Angeles January’s monthly film festival brings a focus on infocus: counter-ageism.
The Supreme Court in New Zealand has confirmed that it is age discrimination to impose an age limit of 18 years of age.
A recent study in Slovakia, conducted by the Institute for Public Affairs shows that age discrimination is a serious problem in Slovakia.
The Uttar Pradesh government has asked all its departments to identify all employees aged 50+ and dismiss them by 15 August.
Nearly all older adults (93%) have experienced some form of ageism in their everyday lives and this may have affected their health, according to researchers from the University of Michigan.
The 35-year-old wicket keeper Sheldon Jackson has impressive statistics - averaging nearly 50 and with 27 half centuries to his name. However, he is yet to be selected for the National cricket team.
According to a recent study, 10.3% of over 60s in India felt they had suffered age discrimination.
49 year old Bollywood actress Shefali Shah has spoken out about age discrimination faced by older women in the acting industry.
How old is “old”? A recent report commissioned by the Australian HR Institute and the Australian Human Rights Commission surveyed 604 HR professionals and business leaders and found the age at which workers are considered as ‘older’, is getting younger.
A group of bipartisan senators have tried their hand again at introducing the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (“POWADA”), a proposal intended to strengthen antidiscrimination protections for older workers.
The WHO’s report highlights that key institutions, health, social and legal systems are impacted by ageism.
The retirement age in China is currently 60 for men and 55 for women. China’s latest 5 year plan proposes increasing that, but when and to what level is currently unknown.
The Supreme Court of the United States has extended the scope of a "minsterial exception" to discrimination laws, potentially bringing many teachers at religious schools outside of the scope of protection against age discrimination.
A recent study titled 'Beyond Numbers: Intergenerational Insights on Ageism' conducted by Randstad India has found that 31% of employees in India face age discrimination at work, with experiences of ageism varying by age group, industry and gender.