age discrimination

I was worked as a cashier for Home Depot for almost a year in which older women who somehow accused of things and fired. I am older and when the season slowed, instead of being laid off, I was accused of having checks missing and errors. I had to dispute their bogus claim for unemployment and I won. HD continues to do this. Walk in a Home Depot there are older men, but you don't see any older women. It is well known that Home Depot practices discrimination.

Janet said: Walk in a Home Depot there are older men, but you don't see any older women.

Aside from the cashier issue, the reason you see more older men than women is because of the products they carry and the way they merchandise.

Like it or not, if a person goes into a do-it-yourself store and needs help finding home repair products or advice on what to buy to handle some problem involving the maintenance of a house, he/she is not likely to trust the advice of an old woman. It isn't discrimination, it is a matter of most home repair work has always been done by the man of the house.

Consider this, if you went into a store to buy a bra or things for a newborn grandbaby or to purchase a wedding gown for your granddaughter wouldn't you be a bit skeptical if a male employee in a tee shirt and suspenders walked up to help you?

It doesn't mean a man can't know anything about a bra nor that a woman can't be an expert on home repairs. It is just a matter of expectations.

In a place like Home Depot. Those boxes you see above your head have to be lifted up there and back down constantly. It isn't the job for an old woman. Like it or not, men (even older ones) have more upper body strength and that is a vital part of the job in a place like that.

Janet said: I was worked as a cashier for Home Depot for almost a year in which older women who somehow accused of things and fired. I am older and when the season slowed, instead of being laid off, I was accused of having checks missing and errors. I had to dispute their bogus claim for unemployment and I won. HD continues to do this. Walk in a Home Depot there are older men, but you don't see any older women. It is well known that Home Depot practices discrimination.

Hi,
You see older men at Home Depot but they only work part time (unless they have been with Home Depot for more than 10 years). No one over the age of 50 is ever given anything more than part time work and they are never allowed to become Dept Heads. Age discrimmination is alive and well at Home Depot!!!

Looks like someone is taking us seriously. Look what I found from Deskin Law Firm - they "are investigating whether there are other current or former employees of The Home Depot who believe they were treated unfairly based on their age."

Interesting!
deskinlawfirm.com/home_depot_employment_practices_questionnaire

Harry

I am age 58. Been with THD for over 4 years. I am full time. However you can forget getting any sort of a promotion....even to DH. THD will not promote people like me who are older. I have an excellent work record....employed by the same company before coming to THD for over 32 years.....but that does not count for anything at THD.

If you are over 60-- they promote you to part time or to customer. I know because i was there 5 years and am now retired but not my choice.

Call me Charlie in Louisville, Kentucky said: Aside from the cashier issue, the reason you see more older men than women is because of the products they carry and the way they merchandise.

Like it or not, if a person goes into a do-it-yourself store and needs help finding home repair products or advice on what to buy to handle some problem involving the maintenance of a house, he/she is not likely to trust the advice of an old woman.

Okay, I joined this just to address your comment.... I am 48 and I bet if you met me, you wouldn't turn this old lady away; however, I do work at THD and I am very informed of all aspects concerning home (residential) and commercial construction...not hard to understand wire A goes here and an elbow is needed here or a screw or nail holds the floor in place. Home construction is not rocket science, so most of the people, old or young` male or female know a great deal about all of the products we sell. I work in Decor, but find myself in electrical or plumbing, helping plumbers and electricians solve their problems.... and the "heavy" boxes I, Gail, Jane, Janice, Tammy, and Donna lift them all day long, everyday, week in and week out! When you visit our store, say hello, I will be more than happy to help you with your home repair problems.... and I find I am usually always very well informed. By the way, you should look into Kathy Griffin vs. Home Depot.....