Huh? The OP stated that his hearing was checked out...My opinion (at the age of 56, with a 61 year old husband who has been deaf since he was far younger than you are) is that you are stretching so far to try to make a case for illegal discrimination that you're about to fall on your backside.
Kindly answer my question on it's own merit. Not on previous posts. I've asked questions here before. So what?See also:
https://forum.freeadvice.com/hiring-firing-wrongful-termination-5/position-duties-changing-accountability-598389.html
https://forum.freeadvice.com/job-discrimination-harassment-30/right-have-safe-work-enviroment-589658.html
https://forum.freeadvice.com/job-discrimination-harassment-30/discrimination-583629.html
They're the same questions. Including the deletions.Kindly answer my question on it's own merit. Not on previous posts. I've asked questions here before. So what?
How many years till you can retire?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Al. Could a perceived hearing loss be an indication of age discrimination? Let me explain. I work in state government. Full time permanent status at this job has a value, so I don't think it is an "at will" situation, but I'm not sure how to determine this definitively. My supervisor gives ambiguous directives, and does not allow me to ask question to gain a clear understanding. Small wonder things don't always get done exactly the way he wants. He attributes this to mis-communication. He thinks I have a hearing problem, and refuses to communicate any way but verbally. He even ordered me to have my hearing checked. I visited an audiologist and ear doctor at my own expense. My hearing checks fine. I brought him documented proof. There is some minor hearing loss at certain middle frequency ranges, but the dr. notes this is normal at my age, and that I don't need a hearing aid. I am 59. I may need one when I am older, but not now. My supervisor noted a hearing loss on my last evaluation. Because it is a known medical fact, and common sense fact that some hearing loss is quite normal as humans age, I believe my boss would prefer a younger worker. One with younger ears. I believe the last evaluation is documented proof of this. What is your opinion?
Thank you for your time and thought on this matter.
No. Treating someone differently because of minor hearing losses is not age discrimination. There are babies born deaf. There are people who have perfect hearing at 90.Is treating someone differently because of minor hearing loss, due to age, age discrimination? I'm sure I could find stats to quote. But isn't it pretty common knowledge that hearing loss in younger people is rare,but almost all people suffer some loss as they age? Still you think it would be a risky endeavor?
After reviewing the posting history, Q4PWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Al. Could a perceived hearing loss be an indication of age discrimination? Let me explain. I work in state government. Full time permanent status at this job has a value, so I don't think it is an "at will" situation, but I'm not sure how to determine this definitively. My supervisor gives ambiguous directives, and does not allow me to ask question to gain a clear understanding. Small wonder things don't always get done exactly the way he wants. He attributes this to mis-communication. He thinks I have a hearing problem, and refuses to communicate any way but verbally. He even ordered me to have my hearing checked. I visited an audiologist and ear doctor at my own expense. My hearing checks fine. I brought him documented proof. There is some minor hearing loss at certain middle frequency ranges, but the dr. notes this is normal at my age, and that I don't need a hearing aid. I am 59. I may need one when I am older, but not now. My supervisor noted a hearing loss on my last evaluation. Because it is a known medical fact, and common sense fact that some hearing loss is quite normal as humans age, I believe my boss would prefer a younger worker. One with younger ears. I believe the last evaluation is documented proof of this. What is your opinion?
Thank you for your time and thought on this matter.