11.2 Age Discrimination-Hostile Work Environment is a type of discrimination that happens when an employee, or a group of employees, are subjected to an environment in which age-based harassment or age-based hostility is present. This type of discrimination can include anything from age-related jokes or slurs to outright discrimination in terms of wages or promotions. It is important to note that, in order for this type of discrimination to be considered illegal, the harassment or hostility must be severe and pervasive enough to create a hostile work environment. Additionally, the harassment or hostility must be based on age, rather than any other protected characteristic. Different types of 11.2 Age Discrimination-Hostile Work Environment can include: • Verbal abuse or harassment, such as age-related jokes or slurs • Denial of promotions or wages based on age • Harassment or intimidation of employees due to their age • Unfair treatment of employees due to their age • Refusal to hire or promote qualified individuals due to their age.