How You’re Getting Discriminated Against at Work, Part One

My guests today are Elizabeth Aniskevich from the AARP Foundation and lawyer Peter Romer-Friedman, two powerhouses in the fight against age discrimination. They're here to shed light on this pervasive issue that's been hiding in plain sight (or, should we say, in plain algorithms?).

Remember when job listings could brazenly ask for "recent college grads" or specify a maximum age? Well, those days might be gone, but the discrimination just got sneakier! Elizabeth shares some stats from AARP's research: a whopping 64% of older adults have seen or felt the sting of age bias, with 40% experiencing it after hitting the big 4-0.

Additionally, Peter shares his experiences battling Silicon Valley giants and their questionable hiring practices. We dive into the world of AI and algorithms, exploring how these supposedly neutral tools might be perpetuating age bias without anyone even realizing it.

We're covering everything from sneaky job ad targeting on platforms like Meta to the subtle ways ageism creeps into workplace culture. And the best part? We're not just complaining – we're talking solutions.

So, whether you're a seasoned tech pro, a coding newbie, or just someone who believes in workplace fairness, this episode is for you. Join us for an eye-opening conversation about age, tech, and justice.

"When you're talking about recruiting people, it's very different than recruiting customers for soap or paper towels or a car. When you're recruiting for a job or a mortgage or insurance, there are laws that say you can't exclude people based on who they are, including their age.”
Peter Romer-Friedman

In This Episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:29 The roles of AARP and AARP Foundation: research on age discrimination
03:09 Impact of age discrimination on older adults
06:46 Elizabeth's journey into civil rights litigation
09:06 Peter's work in age discrimination
10:54 Age discrimination in Silicon Valley
18:08 Legal challenges and advocacy: The Meathead Movers lawsuit
24:04 The burden of proof in age discrimination cases
30:43 Combating ageism in job advertisements
33:28 Age discrimination in media and politics
35:19 Value of older workers and an age-diverse workforce
41:20 Evidence of algorithmic bias in job ads
50:32 Positive signs and cultural shifts in ageism

Connect with Peter Romer-Friedman:
Website: https://prf-law.com/
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Connect with Elizabeth Aniskevich:
Website: https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/
LinkedIn:   / elizabeth-aniskevich-b3690617  

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