Social media networks allow companies to advertise to whomever they wish with amazing precision: white female millennials, new dads, art-loving libertarians, Spanish-speaking sports enthusiasts — you name it. But they also allow companies seeking to hire new employees advertise to a certain age range, so people outside of that age range will never see it. This hour, we talk about how Facebook, Google and other tech companies might be skirting the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. We also discuss how common age discrimination is, how to recognize it and what to do if you think you might be a victim.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Ariana Tobin Guest
- Laurie McCann Guest
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