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are sent to a silver-haired ghetto where the pressures to perform are high, but with fewer opportunities to interact with management. This often means fewer choice assignments or advancement to higher paying positions.

Fighting any kind of discrimination is difficult, but anyone standing up for their rights should understand they're also protecting the rights of others. The first step is making the fight official.

Age discrimination charges must be filed with the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC). It's possible to file in person at a local EEOC office. Find the address by checking online or in a local phonebook for the address. Calling ahead is recommended in order to find out what information or documentation might be needed and to make an appointment. Filing by mail to the nearest EEOC address is another option. Again, calling ahead is a good idea to find out what information to include in the letter and what documentation to send along as well.

Anyone thinking of filing a charge with the EEOC should carefully write out a description of the event or events in which the discrimination occurred. Furthermore, make copies of any documentation supporting the claim.

Statistics show that the EEOC is often successful in resolving age discrimination charges. The more companies stopped from practicing age discrimination the better for the future of all employees.

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