Comments on: “OK Boomer?” HR law to the rescue!

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 15:20:53 +0000

Of all the anti-discrimination laes, ADEA and IDEA are the two most in repeal (With ADAAA 2008 close behind) since they make illegal discrimination that should happen.

By: Canvasback

Canvasback — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:16:10 +0000

Lo and Hosanna, like the eagle before me I have achieved protected status. I will stand straight. An army of bureaucrats will attend me. My attorneys will devour my oppressors. Surely richness and deference will bless me until the final tort, and I will pass gracefully and deeply mourned.

By: Nancy A. Brouillet

Nancy A. Brouillet — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 15:19:28 +0000

Context is important, but it comes down to simply being respectful to all employees. So age-related comments are not acceptable, just as it is not acceptable to call a woman “Honey.” It is a dismissive comment that does not belong in a workplace discussion.

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 23:16:53 +0000

Good! I can’t wait to sue the pants off anyone who mocks me in the workplace because of my extra years.

I discovered that if I report someone for “harassment” on Twitter for sending me a direct message (with @ ) that says “OK BOOMER” Twitter won’t act. They will take action against other slurs (for religion, etc.)

By: ColoComment

ColoComment — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:25:22 +0000

As one born in the leading year of the Boomers (May 1946), I thought “OK Boomer” was ironically funny. Where and when did we collectively lose our sense of humor?

By: jdgalt

jdgalt — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 19:24:48 +0000

It’s outrageous that this kind of “protection” exists for ANY group. How do we sue to get our civil rights back?

By: Helphand

Helphand — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:22:02 +0000

In reply to Keith. Apparently you don't work at IBM.

By: Shtetl G

Shtetl G — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:02:34 +0000

In reply to Bill Pitcher. One day that too will be ageist.

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:02:06 +0000

Seriously? The entire thought behind the remark is that boomers make the decisions and are behind the times. They are the ones hiring and firing. Are there lots of millennials firing boomers? I think not.

By: Bill Pitcher

Bill Pitcher — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:27:06 +0000

Yea, blah, blah, blah, Millennial…