Age discrimination at work has become more and more prevalent as the economy has struggled in recent years and as a significant percentage of the work force nears retirement age. A California age discrimination lawsuit requires an experienced attorney with knowledge of both federal and state laws. Age discrimination cases…
A case in the California Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court’s decision. The trial court dismissed a case stating that there were no issues worth trying in front of a jury. Our age discrimination lawyers know that employers will likely defend against age discrimination claims vigorously in court.…
Employers sometimes favor younger workers for a variety of reasons. Often an older, more experienced worker can cost a company more money and there may be a perception that an older work is out of touch with technology. A recent age discrimination lawsuit resulted in a recovery of almost $3.5…
Age discrimination is an unfortunate but common part of workplace culture in America. It’s also illegal, under both federal and state laws. A Los Angeles age discrimination lawsuit can be filed with the help of an attorney who has experience in these type of claims. These cases are not without…
The number of laid-off workers claiming they were discriminated against based on age continues to increase. Employers are not allowed to discriminate based on an employee’s age and a California age discrimination lawsuit in such cases. Researchers know that when the the economy suffers so do employers and there is…
Age discrimination is an expanding problem for baby boomers, according to the National Federal of Independent Business. A California age discrimination lawsuit may be a possibility if you are an individual who was discriminated against on the basis of your age. The job market has been difficult for employees of…
A California age discrimination lawsuit brought by 15 firefighters who previously worked for the City of San Francisco has resulted in a victory and an order to pay the workers a total of $3.7 million. The case is noteworthy for the simple fact of how much was awarded, but also…
Recently, a veteran newspaper reporter, heralded for her deft and ample coverage of the crime and courts beat in seedy Southern Florida, was recognized for her skilled fast embrace of new technology, with an editor publicly calling her a “social media star.” Little more than a year later, she was…
A new report by the AARP indicates that many New Yorkers over the age of 50 feel that age discrimination is rampant in the Big Apple. According to the survey, more than 45 percent of workers over the age of 50 said that they were concerned about age discrimination at…
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in an age discrimination lawsuit brought by a former district attorney from Illinois. The high court was asked to determine whether the Age Discrimination Employment Act is the only remedy through which individuals may seek recourse for discrimination on the basis of…