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Age limit at MModal? - Old but still functional

Posted: Jan 24, 2015

I'm about to hit the big 7-0 and am worried I might be let go based on my age even though I'm still passing audits okay. Some might say I should throw in the towel anyway, but I really need the extra money to supplement my Social Security, plus this job gives me something interesting and stimulating to do. I've been doing this for many years, yet every single day I learn something new, which I wouldn't get just watching Jerry and Maury or hearing other seniors talking about their grandchildren and gallbladder. Has anyone heard of MModal letting people go based on age?

Age - anon

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I don't know how they would know your age, and it is illegal to get rid of people because of their age. I think that if your quality suffered, they would, but not because of your age. It isn't like they have to give you your wonderful pension for working at a MTSO, so I would say no.

I think companies knows how old someone is - they have your SSN after all...

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But that doesn't matter - it IS illegal to let someone go because of that. But I agree with other poster, since no pensions, MTSOs have no reason to let you go just for being 70 if you are still passing their audits.

If they let you go because of your age - they are breaking the law

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Age discrimination is against the law and if they do this, I would suggest talking to an attorney.

Of course that's not to say that all of a sudden they won't begin nitpicking so you are now failing your audits. But again, if you suspect that it has anything at all to do with your age, I would talk to an attorney.

The main reason people are lot go because of age --sm - anon

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is to not pay them benefits, such as a pension. Since pensions would qualify for the endangered species list, I would not worry. Good luck to you.

Can't see where age would matter - sm

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It's not a physical job where you need strength to do it and if your passing your audits and keeping your lines, why would they let you go? It doesn't make sense. I wouldn't worry too much about it

age - katrina

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Don't a lot of these companies though require you to provide a copy of your driver's license too? And doesn't that have your date of birth on it? In that instance they would know. most applications call for date of birth too, so likely they know her age. It shouldn't matter a twit though, if she passes her audits and production.

We oldsters are better trained and better - experienced, and

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given the fact they are always crying for OT, I'm sure they have let so many MTs go they cannot afford to lose us. Hnng in there. I do understand about the mental stimulation. That is the only reason I want to keep this job now at retirement age.

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