If you are qualified for a job and willing to work, why should your age affect your employment opportunities? The short answer is that your age should not be a factor in your professional opportunities, and age-based discrimination is illegal. Victims of age discrimination in California can seek financial...
Although State and federal laws protect employees in California from age discrimination, discrimination remains common. If a former, current, or prospective employer mistreats you for being 40 years old or older, you could be entitled to remedies. But it is easier to avoid ageism than to seek legal relief...
The AARP reports that 78% of older workers either saw or experienced age discrimination in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those same workers expressed interest in learning new skills and jobs yet were largely denied those opportunities or felt they experienced more roadblocks than their younger counterparts. In...
Age discrimination unfairly impacts many workers and those looking for work each year, and COVID-19 appears to have only worsened the problem. Victims of age discrimination may have a claim against their employer or against a business that did not hire them because of their age. Understanding how to...
If your employer mistreats you because you are 40 years old or older, that is unlawful age discrimination. To hold your employer accountable, you can sue in court, complain to the state or federal government, or resolve your issues through a settlement. Settling a discrimination case is preferable for...
We all have a right to make a living in this country. Unfortunately, some employers use illegal and discriminatory criteria, such as race, to block qualified employees or candidates from employment and work benefits. You can fight this kind of injustice by filing a complaint against your employer, but...
Computer and artificial intelligence algorithms are used widely to reduce workloads for humans and produce fast, reliable results. They are programmed to do tasks based on past and predictable patterns. They are considered objective, impartial decision-makers that filter the most relevant sources for your google searches, reorder the content...
Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act makes it illegal for employers to fail to prevent or remediate work-related sexual harassment regardless of where the harassment occurs. That means you may report coworkers’ sexual harassment that occurs inside...
People experiencing discrimination in the workplace are often isolated in a way that makes it difficult to understand exactly how they are being disadvantaged. Being excluded from workplace events and activities is a perfect example of this subtle discrimination. If you are repeatedly denied the opportunity to attend certain work or social events both in and out of...
To understand what your case is worth, it is important to understand the types of damages available and how an attorney will assess your claims. Here is a quick primer on how to determine the value of your discrimination, harassment, or retaliation case. What is the Average Settlement for...