Los Angeles Age Discrimination Attorney

Age discrimination, also called ageism, is the adverse or unfair treatment of an individual based solely on their age. Many employers, whether seeking to create a young company image or reduce the healthcare costs of an older workforce, may engage in conduct which discriminates against older workers in favor of younger ones.

At the law offices of Los Angeles age discrimination lawyer Perry Smith, we are committed to protecting employees from age discrimination in accordance with the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Are Your Rights Being Respected?

In all matters relating to employment, your employer is required to respect your rights as provided by state and federal employment law. Under the ADEA and California’s FEHA, employees over the age of 40 cannot be discriminated against on the basis of age. This means that an employer cannot use age as the deciding factor in:

• Hiring, firing, or lay-offs
• Promotions or demotions
• Disciplinary action or suspension
• Compensation or benefits

Proving Your Los Angeles Age Discrimination Case

Demonstrating age discrimination in court can be difficult, since there is often little direct evidence of discrimination. Illegal employment actions are often cloaked under the guise of a legitimate business decision. Your employer may claim, for example, that you were demoted because of poor job performance and not because of your age.

If you decide to challenge your employer’s age-discriminatory policies in court, you will need a Los Angeles age discrimination attorney who understands what it takes to successfully resolve an age discrimination complaint in court. Perry Smith will help you demonstrate that:

• You are legally protected against age discrimination by state and federal employment laws such as the ADEA and FEHA.
• Your employer took adverse action against you, such as firing, suspending, or demoting you.
• Other, younger employees were given preferential treatment, even when other circumstances were similar or identical, showing employer bias.

Contact Us

If you feel that your rights have been violated by your employer’s discriminatory actions, Los Angeles age discrimination attorney Perry Smith is here to help. Call 888-356-2529 today to learn more about protecting your job, your wages, and your legal rights.