An agency asked me to fill out a few basic questions so they could add me to their freelance bench: rate, address, creative partners, availability and age. why age? Do agencies get some kind of break for hiring older creatives? like that section of some careers portals wheee they ask if you had a disability in the past?

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The only time I think age is slightly relevant is in social where you’re targeting a younger demo. Even still I don’t think it really applies, and sounds illegal

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the question was “birthday,” so maybe they just want to be sure my cake is there on time?

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Oh. Yes. That is it lol

Yeah they shouldn’t be asking for age.

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Pretty sure this isn’t legal

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Idk where you are but that is not legal in Canada. I don’t think it’s legal in the states but not sure

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You can and should leave that field blank

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damn. you’re right! too late!

Tell them your age. And you don’t get any gigs you can sue for discrimination.

It’s illegal to ask for your age (or birthday, or zodiac sign, etc)

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