Ask a Lawyer Understanding Age Discrimination An Employment Law Perspective | AtlCody - Georgia’s Lawyer

Let’s talk about age discrimination. It’s one of the most overlooked forms of bias — and one of the hardest to prove. The 10 worst states for age discrimination in the workplace (based on EEOC data) are: D.C., Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Nevada, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Alabama, and North Carolina. Employers rarely say “you’re too old.” Instead, they say: – “You’re overqualified.” – “We’re looking for someone who can grow with us.” – “We want fresh energy.” – “You’ve had a great ru