EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Great Contradiction: Why 1.2 Million Layoffs and a 58% Spike Reveal the Hidden Age Bias Crisis
from Empower Over 50 · host Empower Over 50
2025 saw 1.2 million Americans laid off - a staggering 58% increase from 2024, matching pandemic-level job losses. But here's the contradiction: while companies claim they can't find talent, workers over 50 (the fastest-growing workforce segment) face invisible algorithmic barriers. We connect the dots between massive layoffs, AI hiring discrimination, and a landmark lawsuit that could change everything. Plus, why 2026 might be the breaking point where age bias becomes economically unsustainable. From "juniorization" to desperate impact law, this deep dive explains why the job market feels rigged - and why that might finally change. Watch the full video on YouTube: youtube.com/@empowerover50Send us Fan MailSign up HERE for a weekly emailJoin the Community Message Board: Join our communityVisit our YouTube channel for all our videos: @EmpowerOver50Visit the Website: Empower Over 50My Book "Coming Home After 50: A Journey of Rediscovery is available from Amazon:https://a.co/d/injkC3b🌿 FREE Resource Guide Download HERE.https://www.instagram.com/the_english_musical_nomad/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564529386194https://x.com/T_E_M_Nomademail: [email protected]
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2025 saw 1.2 million Americans laid off - a staggering 58% increase from 2024, matching pandemic-level job losses. But here's the contradiction: while companies claim they can't find talent, workers over 50 (the fastest-growing workforce segment) face invisible algorithmic barriers. We connect the dots between massive layoffs, AI hiring discrimination, and a landmark lawsuit that could change everything. Plus, why 2026 might be the breaking point where age bias becomes economically unsustaina...
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