Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Under federal law, known as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), intentional discrimination is against the law. Similarly, employer conduct, practice, or policy which have the effect of discriminating against individuals -- because of their age -- violates the law.
The ADEA bans age discrimination in the workplace.

It prohibits statements or specifications in job notices or advertisements of age preference and limitations. An age limit may only be specified in the rare circumstance where age has been proven to be a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ).

The ADEA also forbids discrimination on the basis of age by apprenticeship programs, including joint labor-management apprenticeship programs. The Act also prohibitsdenial of benefits to older employees. An employer may reduce benefits based on age only if the cost of providing the reduced benefits to older workers is the same as the cost of providing benefits to younger workers.

Contact us if you have suffered job discrimination by your current or former employer. The consultation is free and confidential. We work with established class action law firms which may be able to help you through your employment claim.