My dad is 37 years old. He went to go apply to be a firefighter the other day and they said the age limit is 36 years old. I was just wondering, is that considered age discrimination? Can they be sewed or be forced to change that rule? It just seemed unfair because my dad was really committed to this and he is very athletic for his age.
In the US, age discrimination only applies to people over 40, and in jobs where age isn’t a bona-fide factor. Neither is true in this case.
You’re dad is about 15 years too late to start to become a fireman.
April 1st, 2010 at 4:30 am
In the US, age discrimination only applies to people over 40, and in jobs where age isn’t a bona-fide factor. Neither is true in this case.
You’re dad is about 15 years too late to start to become a fireman.
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April 1st, 2010 at 4:59 am
Unfortunately some cities do have policies about how old you can be to apply for certain positions such as firefighter or police officer. There is not really anything that can be done outside of a lawsuit and that would be expensive and maybe not successful at all.
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http://www.firehouse.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47342
April 1st, 2010 at 5:19 am
they can do whatever they want, if hes unhappy, he can get with all of the other 37 year olds who got denied and start his own fire station if he wants
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April 1st, 2010 at 5:59 am
All fire departments have age rules. It is not illegal. Your father might ask if there is an appeal process within the department. If not he is probably out of luck.
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