[EvertonDiehard]

how can the discrminatory practices be necessary if the older workers are more capable than the young workers ? you cannot remove a more capable old worker and replace with a less capable young worker. whether young or old, all should compete based on capability and competence.

Most current white collar work is knowledge or technology based, so employees are theoretically able to continue their careers well into their sixties. However, most employers are reluctant to hire or even retain mature staff. Many seniors are prompted by caution to work longer to save for their retirement. However, in spite of changes to the Retirement and Re-employment Act, older workers are still not receiving the protection from discrimination by employers based on age rather than their ability.