Age Discrimination in the Workplace Survey

Help Fight Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Age is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, yet discrimination in hiring, promotions, training, and workplace policies remains widespread. Even the government acknowledges ageism is “culturally embedded,” but no immediate legal reforms are planned.

Age 50 Ltd is fighting to change this—but first, we need to understand the scale of the problem. Have you faced age discrimination in the workplace? Whether it’s difficulty getting hired, being overlooked for promotions, or experiencing bias at work, your story matters. By sharing real experiences, we can build a powerful case for change and demand action to ensure fulfilling careers for all, at every stage of life.

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* 1. Have you ever experienced age discrimination in the workplace?

Yes

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* 2. What forms of age discrimination have you experienced? Select all that apply

Passed over for promotion

Denied training opportunities

Unfair performance evaluations

Age-related comments or jokes

Excluded from projects or meetings

Have you faced challenges finding a new job due to your age

Have you been invited to interviews but not offered roles, do you believe age played a role in the decision

Have you noticed patterns where younger hiring managers tend to select candidates closer to their own age

Have you ever felt pressure to downplay your experience or remove age-related details from your CV

What other workplace challenges have you faced because of your age

None of the above

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* 3. Have you experienced or expect to experience financial hardship due to age discrimination? Please select all that apply.

Has age discrimination affected your financial stability for example, through lost job opportunities or lower earnings

Have you been forced into early retirement due to difficulties finding a new job

Do you feel age bias in the workplace has impacted your ability to save for retirement

Do you expect to need significant financial support from the government when you retire due to age discrimination preventing you from securing a new job

Have you been asked to take early retirement due to your age but you weren't ready or prepared for it

Are you having to live off savings due to age discrimination preventing you from securing another job

Do you think being prevented from working before the official retirement age will negatively impact your financial future

Is there anything else you would like to add

None of the above

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* 4. Can you describe a specific instance of age discrimination you have faced at work or looking for work?

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* 5. Did you report the age discrimination incident(s) to your HR department or supervisor?

Yes

If you answered No was there a reason for not reporting what you felt were incidents of age discrimination.

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* 6. Age should never be a barrier to opportunity. Together we can create age inclusive workplaces and demand fairness for all. Be part of the change, sign up and make your voice heard.

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* 7. What is your age group?

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 and above

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* 8. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe (please specify)

Please specify