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Millennials Age Discrimination

The term Millennials refers to the "Millennial Generation." The Millennial Generation is the generation following Generation X and consists of individuals reaching adulthood in the early 2000s. The... more +
The term Millennials refers to the "Millennial Generation." The Millennial Generation is the generation following Generation X and consists of individuals reaching adulthood in the early 2000s. The precise birth years for those characterized as Millennials varies depending on the source of the data, but the range is generally defined as those born in the early 1980s to those born in the late 1990s. As a group, Millennials are typically considered more tech-savy, more mobile, more liberal and less religious than earlier generations. less -
DirectEmployers Association

DE Talk Podcast | Embracing Generational Differences at Work

For the first time in history, five generations are working simultaneously in the workplace. As a result, tensions arise as work trends shift in ways older generations have never seen, and fear-based differences create gaps...more

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[Webinar] Diversity Training: Bridging the Generation Gap in the Workplace - October 24th, 9:00 am PT

Traditionalists, boomers, gen–Xers, millennials, and gen-Zers all bring a wide range of skills, outlooks and experiences to the workplace. When generations recognize and respect their differences, they stay open to the...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Is “OK, Boomer” OK?

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In January, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts drew considerable media attention by asking, during the oral argument of an age discrimination case, Babb v. Wilkie, a question about the relevance of the phrase “OK,...more

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

Is “Ok Boomer” Really Ok?

If you haven’t heard the phrase “OK Boomer” yet, you probably are a boomer – a baby boomer. And if someone said it to you, it was just under their breath. For the uninitiated, the phrase is an ironic, dismissive expression...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

"Ok Boomer"... From Internet Meme to Workplace Age Discrimination

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Conflict exists between every generation, at least to some degree, and this is not new. Advancements in technology, the status of the economy, and other large-scale factors create differences in perspective between older and...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Can Cross-Generational Viral Internet Phrases In The Workplace Create Unlawful Age Discrimination?

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“OK Boomer” is having a moment on the internet, appearing often in viral jokes and memes. It is widely considered an all-purpose retort by the younger generations of Millennials and Gen Z’ers to dismiss thoughts and ideas...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Why “OK Boomer” Is Not OK At Work

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By now, you most likely have heard the phrase “OK Boomer.” What began as a meme, quickly went viral. Soon enough, Boomer’s themselves have been seen using the phrase in jest. Elizabeth Warren recently used it as the subject...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

"OK Boomer" -- Harmless, Or Harassment?

C'mon, Boomers - lighten up! The always-excellent Walter Olson of Overlawyered laments that the employment world is so heavily regulated that an employer can get in trouble for failing to act when a Millennial uses the...more

McAfee & Taft

Recruiting for youthful workforce leads to age discrimination lawsuits

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Some companies may believe that projecting a youthful and energetic image is important to their brand. Two recent court cases, however, show that employers who focus their hiring policies and practices too much on young...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Can’t We All Just Get Along? Bridging The Generation Gap At Work

What a week for aging. According to one study, people age 65 and older will outnumber people age 15 and younger worldwide by the year 2030. This is referred to as a “population plague.” In more bad news for younger older...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Can We Stop With The Age-Based Stereotypes?

A hot topic for the past few days, after an article on the subject appeared in Fortune, has been whether it’s discriminatory for an employer to specify in recruiting that it’s seeking to hire “digital natives.” A “digital...more

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