Is It Legal For My Boss To Ask When I Am Going To Retire?

Employers are prohibited from engaging in age discrimination against their employees. If an employer openly states "You are too old for this job; you're terminated," they will be held accountable. Most employers are aware of this, so they may resort to more subtle forms of discrimination. For instance, they might inquire about older employees' retirement plans or subtly urge them to depart by discussing the necessity of "fresh blood" and "new ideas" in an organization perceived as traditional before implementing layoffs that disproportionately impact older staff.

Older employees should be on the lookout for such ageist comments. An employer that continually asks older employees how long they plan to work or when they plan to retire, or that appears to be trying to replace older employees, could be violating the law. If you think you have been subjected to such discrimination, call the Law Offices of Anthony J. Pantuso, III at 203-726-0284.