I have seen, first hand, companies have hiring guidance communicated orally that discriminates against older workers. It was not hard to see, reading between t

I have seen, first hand, companies have hiring guidance communicated orally that discriminates against older workers. It was not hard to see, reading between the lines magic, or dog whistley. It was flat out "We want a younger employee" and a stated preference against hiring older employees. I was high enough on the employee ladder that its possible I could be held responsible for these practices, but low enough that I could not change them without jeopardizing my career. So I left specifically because of that.