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Age Discrimination

Age Discrimination

Discrimination on the basis of age is illegal and those over 40 are protected from employment by federal and state laws. It is unlawful to discriminate against an employee or a job applicant because of his or her age with respect to any hiring decisions and promotional or training opportunities.

Additionally, the law prohibits age discrimination when a company is going through staff reductions or layoffs.

Age discrimination may occur under many different circumstances, a few examples of which may include the following:

  • Termination, demotion, forced resignation or retirement, or other employment decisions based on age
  • Age-related remarks in a job or performance evaluation
  • Denial of promotion or raise due to age
  • Layoffs or reductions in staff limited to older workers
  • Continual promotion of only younger employees within a company
  • Pay discrepancies based on age

Our attorneys have experience representing employees who have been laid off or adversely affected in an employment decision as a result of their age.

If you would like to consult with us or have questions concerning your particular situation, please contact us to find our more about your legal rights at 518-218-7100 or via email at info@tullylegal.com.


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