Age discrimination against workers is nothing new. It’s not unique to California or even to America. Unfair treatment of older workers is a common thread in many societies, with ageism becoming more prevalent in economies that are advancing even as their workforce ages.It’s estimated that by 2030, one quarter of…
Two large technology companies are facing down age discrimination lawsuits, according to recent news reports. One has been filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the other personally by a California man. The EEOC case has been filed in a federal court in San Francisco against tech giant…
A California appellate court has upheld a $16 million verdict in favor of a former Staples manager who alleged wrongful termination based on age discrimination. In Nickel v. Staples, plaintiff was 64-years-old when he was fired in 2011 by the national chain. He alleged the termination was in violation of…
In most fields, experience is seen as a benefit, something valued and sought-after. However, in the high-tech world and Silicon Valley in particular, experience, or more specifically, age, may actually work against you. In fact, age discrimination in California appears to be especially acute in the technological fields, according to…