Definitions for "Age discrimination"
Occurs when someone is treated unfairly or badly compared to others because of how old they are. This happens because people have unfair, old fashioned, stereotypical or prejudiced ideas or beliefs about older people or young people in particular.In 2006 there will be legislation covering age discrimination
the less favourable treatment of a person or a group of people because of their age.
An unfair treatment of an employee due to his age.