Discrimination in workplace on the basis of
sexual preferences, gender, race, disability and religion is quite common, be
it in California or any other place in spite of there being stringent laws
against such. However, did you ever know that there is some other thing called
age discrimination? Well, yes; such discrimination is also possible.
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However, it is to protect employees from
getting unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age that the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 has been levied. So, if you feel you
or anyone else in your workplace is being discriminated against on the basis of
age, feel free to contact your age discrimination attorney in California.
What Do You Mean By
Age Discrimination?
Age discrimination refers to enforcement of any
types of condition, term, privilege, or condition of employment on employees
more than 40 years of age. It also includes firing, hiring, promotion, layoff,
compensation, assignments, training, benefits and lots more. In fact, according
to the law, an employer must favour the older employees much more than the
younger staff even if it may mean discriminating against the younger staff. The
ADEA has to be adhered to by organizations, including local,
federal and state governments, employment agencies, and labor organizations, having 20 or more employees.
Legal Actions
Following Such Discriminations
In case you have been a victim of age
discrimination, you have all the right to take action against your employer(s).
In California, The Fair Employment And Housing Act (FEHA) requires the harassed
person to lodge a complaint within a year of unlawful age discrimination. On
receiving such a complaint, the FEHA shall be bound to inspect the allegation
to determine its truth.
Do You Need A Good
Lawyer For The Same?
Winning against the employers is never an easy
task, and only a good lawyer with proper experience and expertise may help you
fight back sternly. Besides, in California, the laws and legislations are on a
constant change. Hence, you would need a good age discrimination lawyer in Los
Angeles who keeps abreast all the current fluctuations in the state law and
help you fight properly with all might.
So, if you think you are unsure whether you are
being discriminated against or not, you may feel free to contact us. We have an
experienced legal team comprising of age discrimination lawyers and attorneys
from whom you may get expert advices on any matter related to Age Discrimination in California Call us up now in this number (310) 295-2195 to know
more about us.