Older workers hurt less, but injuries are more serious
The U.S. population is aging, which means that the U.S. workforce is also growing older. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of workers aged 65 or older has grown by 117% in a span of 20 years, while employment of individuals 75 years or older has likewise increased by 117%.
This influx of workers aged 65 or older accompanies a shift in the type of work schedule most commonly used. Particularly in the past 15 years, there has been a consistent increase in the percentage of older workers employed in full time, rather than part-time jobs.