The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, established in 1967, was enacted in effort of protecting workers from age-related discrimination in the workplace. Although this was a proactive step in minimizing workplace discrimination and protecting employees’ rights, age discrimination is an ongoing issue.
According to research reported by the AARP, the following statistics are applicable to employees between 45 and 74 years:
- Approximately one out of every five of employees looking for work say they have been rejected as a result of their age.
- About two out of every three employees have seen age discrimination take place at work.
- One of every ten workers say they were not promoted at work, were otherwise laid off, or were deprived of career development as a result of their age.
If you have reason to believe that you were discriminated against as a result of your age, consider seeking the legal support of a proficient attorney who can champion on your behalf. The following are key elements that can help you identify age discrimination. As a victim, you may have the opportunity to seek financial restitution for your grievances damages.
Experiencing first-hand, blatant discrimination in California
Age-related discrimination can take many forms. While many can be concealed or difficult to determine, some are obvious. If you are experiencing first-hand age-related discrimination, you could be facing the following situations:
- Name-calling
- Being made fun in private or in front of others
- Harassment about your age
- Harassment about age-related issues
- The attempt to make you quit
The employer has displayed a pattern of hiring solely younger workers
When there is an attempt to conceal age-related discrimination, many employers will display their lack of discernment through patterns. One of these patterns can be continuously hiring workers who are of a certain age. A very common term used by employers who camouflage age discrimination is stating that a potential employee is overqualified. Depending on the facts of each case, it can prove to be unlawful for an employer to deny a person employment for being more experienced based on the assumption that the person will dissatisfied or bored with the job offered.
Experiencing being disregarded for challenging work-related tasks
A very common form of age-related discrimination comes in the form of under-challenging older employees. Employers can make the discriminatory act of removing certain tasks from a worker based on the misconception that the worker has become incapable of carrying with the work. While this is not a blatant form of workplace discrimination, it can leave employees to feel demoralized and frustrated. It can also make isolated from the rest of his or her coworkers.
The Bottom Line: When It Comes to Workplace Discrimination, Seek Experienced Legal Support
Workplace discrimination based on age can be a difficult issue to experience. Every single person is destined to grow older, and it can be a disheartening to experience discrimination based on age. If you have reason to believe that you have been discriminated against based on your age, seek the legal support of a proficient and trusted attorney.
The attorneys at SANFORD A. KASSEL, A Professional Law Corporation are highly dedicated to helping victims of workplace discrimination. The firm is specialized in the field of workplace discrimination claims. Workplace discrimination should never be allowed; if you are experiencing age-related discrimination, seek the legal support you need today. Call 909.884.6451
