Employees over the age of 40 are protected from employment discrimination on the basis of age. Workers are protected under The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). The ADEA protects employees and job applicants. Generally, it is unlawful to discriminate against an employee or job applicant in regards to any term, condition or privilege of employment. Employees and job applicants cannot be discriminated against based on age related to hiring, firing, promotions, layoffs, compensation benefits, job assignments and training.
What protections are there against age discrimination?
Both federal and state laws provide protections that prevent employers from discriminating against employers on the basis of age. The Age Discrimination Employment Act or ADEA provides protections that prohibit employers from discriminating against applicants that are 40-years-old or older on the basis of age. The ADEA applies to different situations and stages of the employment process, such as the application process, job advertisements, apprenticeship programs, hiring and firing.
What is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
If you have suffered age discrimination or other types of discrimination in the workplace, you may wonder what options are available to you. You might have heard of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or EEOC but have wondered what it is and what it does. The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit discrimination against either an employee or job applicant based on the party's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, which includes pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation, age, which is those 40 or older, disability or genetic information.
We stand up for the rights of aging workers
A recent post on this blog discussed a recent flurry in age discrimination lawsuits in the Silicon Valley, a place known to many Los Angeles residents as the home of high-paying jobs and laid-back company culture. It stands to reason, though, that even California companies with a good reputation might not be able to resist the temptation to let go of "aging" workers, that is, those who are over 40.
Supreme Court affirms $16 million age discrimination verdict
The California Supreme Court recently delivered extremely good news to a former employee of the Staples office supply store in La Mirada. The court denied the petition for review by Staples of an appellate court order affirming a $16 million verdict in the employee's favor.
Time limits for making an age discrimination complaint
Workers in California enjoy many protections when it comes to securing their employment. For example, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate regarding employment based on the following factors: race, sex, religion, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender and age, among others.
Is there an overarching law prohibiting age discrimination?
With retirement a challenge for many in California, more and more workers may be remaining on the job indefinitely. Consequently, age discrimination is a serious concern in today's uncertain economy. There are key laws related to age discrimination in the modern workplace. These may be of interest to those who are unfamiliar with the topic or believe they may have been a victim of this type of damaging discrimination.
Which employers are covered by California's FEHA?
With an economy that is anything but certain, many Californians - as well as those across the country - are postponing retirement and working at older ages. Consequently, it is not uncommon for age discrimination situations to appear as more and more people of various stages of life compete for scarce jobs. Fortunately, the law protects most California workers age 40 and older from employers who discriminate because of age.
What actions indicate age discrimination in the workplace?
Workplaces in California, and across the country, have a responsibility to treat their workers fairly and to not discriminate against any employees based on their membership in a federally protected class. These classes include race, gender, religion and age.
Law Offices of Allan A. Sigel fight age discrimination
Discriminating against or harassing an employee or group of employees is prohibited by federal law if it is based on a person's status as a member of a protected class. There are various federally protected groups that the government seeks to protect from discrimination in the workplace. These classes include religion, ethnicity, sex, disability, and age, among others.
