How to Avoid Age Discrimination in Employment

The HR Expert on March 11, 2021

Age discrimination is illegal under the ADEA for employees over 40 years of age. However, age cannot simply be a motivating factor in an adverse employment action. Age must be the primary, but for cause of the adverse action to show a violation of the ADEA.

Dealing with Accent Issues in Employment

The HR Expert on February 1, 2019

If an accent does not “materially interfere” with an employee’s ability to communicate in English, an employer may not base an employment decision on the accent. Language, accent, and national origin are all connected, and Title VII expressly prohibits discrimination based on national origin.