[EvertonDiehard]

Discrimination of older workers is illegal in many countries, but not in S'pore. There are no laws (only useless guidelines) in place to protect older employees from unfair treatment. Ageism is difficult to prove as employers may easily cite other reasons for displacing seniors from the company. Many older workers are highly skilled and experienced and make valuable contributions to the workplace, but they often command higher salaries and benefits compared to younger employees. By pressuring these staff into early retirement, companies may reduce their overall labour costs.