“We are hiring young engineers to come grind in nyc. Must be under 26”
3.1 million views later, Drew Levin, founder of SideShift App, deleted his post on X.
I think he was legit surprised that a federal law (ADEA) existed that prohibited discrimination against those over 40. And there’s a NY state law (The New York State Human Rights Law) which prohibits discrimination from 18 on.
I’d say he needs to hire a good HR person to stop him from making this mistake, but I had HR professionals openly complain yesterday about Coca-Cola not being able to hold women-only retreats, so sometimes I just shake my head.
Y’all, knock off the discrimination.
To keep reading, click here: A Founder’s ‘Under 26’ Hiring Post Got 3.1 Million Views, and Maybe a Lawsuit, Too
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What is Spring Forward HR?
Spring Forward HR is a free virtual conference on March 9, 2026, designed for HR professionals responsible for compliance, employee relations, performance management, and workforce strategy.
It is a live conference with your chance to interact with speakers and play games for prizes. It begins at 11:30 AM Eastern, 8:30 AM Pacific.
You can register here: Spring Forward HR
Who will be speaking?
The speaker lineup is incredible and includes:
Ashley Herd
Ashley Herd is the Founder of Manager Method, with millions of followers across platforms, and a new book called Manager Method. She’ll show you how to support managers without becoming the organizational bottleneck.
Kristen Pressner
Kristen Pressner, incoming Chief People Officer at Nokia and founder of BrainFriend, will discuss neurodiversity, ADHD awareness, and how HR can create performance standards that work for diverse brains. She’ll discuss how HR can design performance systems that work for neurodiverse teams–without lowering standards.
Todd Stanton
Employment attorney Todd Stanton, author of The 95% Rule, will share the legal axioms that help HR make consistent, defensible decisions under pressure—and take your toughest live questions.
Additional speakers include James Baker, Justin Bariso, Robin Schooling, and more!
Do I have to stay the whole time?
The conference runs approximately seven hours. Attend the sessions most relevant to you. You’re free to pop in and out, with one login for the entire day. VIP attendees receive full video access.
Is HRCI and SHRM credit available?
VIP attendees can earn up to 6.5 SHRM and HRCI recertification credits.
Where can I register?
Registration is free
Save your spot for March 9, 2026. You can register here: Spring Forward HR.
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Founded by HR consultant and Inc. columnist Suzanne Lucas, Spring Forward HR brings together respected voices across employment law, management strategy, and organizational leadership.
Corporate partners include respected organizations across HR technology, employment law, and workforce innovation.
