AGE DISCRIMINATION AT WORK
Age discrimination, or ageism, is against the law. As an employee, you should get and keep your job based on your ability, not your age. Fortunately, the Government has acknowledged this growing problem in work places and enacted the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). This federal law protects employees age 40 and over from discrimination in their jobs because of age and states that your employer may not fire, refuse to hire, or treat you differently than other employees because of your age. Recently, a male employee won an $11 million dollar verdict against his employer after proving he was fired as a result his age, which his employer considered too old.
If you feel you have been discriminated against at work because of your age, an experienced employment lawyer can help. Here are a few examples of how your employer might have discriminated against you:
- Your employer wanted a younger-looking person to do the job and you weren't hired
- Money was tight, so your boss kept younger workers who are paid less and fired you
- Your employer repeatedly gave you poor performance evaluations that were underserved and then used your "record" of poor performance to justify firing or demoting you
- Your boss turned you down for a promotion and hired a younger person from outside the company
If you have been the victim of age discrimination or any other form of discrimination or harassment in your California work place, the knowledgeable employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP are here to help. Call the law offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) NOW. You will receive a free consultation regarding your legal rights and learn how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to assist you in defending your rights.
