Age bias complaints surge in bad economy; MSNBC.com, 6/29/10

Allison Linn, MSNBC.com; Age bias complaints surge in bad economy: Older workers suspect discrimination, but find it hard to prove:

"The recent recession has amplified concerns that older workers are facing a tougher time getting — or keeping — jobs because of stereotypes about everything from the salaries they may demand to their ability to learn new skills.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission saw a 33 percent increase in the number of age discrimination complaints that were filed during its past two fiscal years combined, as compared to the prior two fiscal years. That translates into 47,360 complaints filed between October 2007, two months before the nation went into recession, and September of 2009."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37924201/ns/business-economy_at_a_crossroads/