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Orange County Age Discrimination Attorneys

Your age should not be a factor in whether you qualify for a job position. While this is true for most employers, unfortunately, some base their decisions on whether to hire or keep an employee on age. If you or someone you know has been a victim of age discrimination, they should immediately consult with an age discrimination attorney to protect their legal rights.

The labor law attorneys at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates have the knowledge and experience to handle all types of employment law cases based on age discrimination. Our employment law attorneys will aggressively fight in protecting your legal rights and seeking the full money damages you are entitled to. With multiple offices located in Irvine, Anaheim, Los Angeles, El Segundo, Riverside and San Diego, our trial lawyers represent victims of age discrimination across Southern California. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, please call 949-528-8136.

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

The federal government enacted the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) in an effort to protect the legal rights of employers with regard to being discriminated against based on age. The ADEA makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against job applicants and employees older than 40 years old based on their age. The ADEA covers the following:

A private employer with 20 or more employees
State and local governments
Employment agencies
Labor organizations
Federal government

Under the terms of the ADEA, it is unlawful to discriminate against an individual due to their age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment, including:

Hiring
Training
Benefits
Compensation
Promotion
Firing
Layoffs
Job assignments
Other terms and privileges of employment

The law also makes it unlawful to retaliate against an individual for opposing employment practices that discriminate based on age or for filing an age discrimination claim under the ADEA. However, the law does allow employers to favor older workers based on age even when doing so negatively impacts a younger worker who is 40 years or younger. If you or a loved one has been adversely impacted or wrongfully terminated based on your age, the ADEA may help you get your job back. You should consult with and hire an experienced Orange County age discrimination attorney to help protect your rights and get you the full compensation that you deserve.

$144,500

Wrongful Termination

$100,000

Overworked and Underpaid

$80,000

Privacy Violation

$144,500

Wrongful Termination

$100,000

Overworked and Underpaid

$80,000

Privacy Violation

$77,500

Disability Discrimination

What Are Employees Entitled to Under the ADEA?

Employers who violate the terms of the ADEA can face penalties and consequences under the law. At the Law Offices of Samer Habbas, our legal team will fully investigate the facts surrounding your case to hold the employer fully accountable for their wrongdoing. Our OC age discrimination lawyers will also aggressively handle your claim to make sure you get the maximum damages that you are entitled to under the law. Based on the specific facts of your age dissemination claim, you may be entitled to the following under the ADEA:

Back pay
Front pay
Liquidated damages if the violation is willful
Attorney’s fees

Filing a Timely Age Discrimination Claim in California

As with all legal claims, you only have a specific time period to file your age discrimination claim. You will need to first file a discrimination charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or state or local Fair Employment Protection Agency (FEPA). In order for your claim to be timely it must be filed within either time frame:

300 calendar days after the alleged unlawful employment practice took place if it happened in a state with a FEPA; or
180 days after the alleged illegal action happened in other states.

To avoid missing these important deadlines, it is imperative that you immediately call the Law Offices of Samer Habbas to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced Orange County age discrimination attorneys.

How Do I Know If I am Being Discriminated Against Based on My Age?

Employers can discriminate against their employees or potential employee applicants in different ways. Below are some common ways that you may become the victim of age discrimination:

Your employer has passed you up for opportunities, even if you are more qualified than younger candidates.
You were not hired for a position because a younger applicant was unfairly favored.
You were fired with no basis and your position was replaced by a much younger applicant.
Your employer is making inappropriate comments about your age, such as “when are you going to retire?”
Your performance reviews are constantly tanked undeservedly.

Regardless of how your employer or potential employer discriminates against you based on your age, you need to take immediate steps to protect your legal rights. A good way to start is to reach out to an employment law attorney who specifically handles age discrimination.

Important Steps to Take If You Are Discriminated Against Based on Age

While reaching out to an attorney is a crucial step to take if you suspect that you are being discriminated against based on your age, there are other steps you should take as well. Our legal team also suggests that you do the following:

If you are employed at the time of the discrimination, review your employee handbook to see what actions need to be taken.
You can also schedule a visit with your HR department or supervisor to discuss the situation.
Send an email or letter documenting your employers’ actions which you believe constitute age discrimination.

It is best to try to exhaust all options at work before you do anything else. Make sure you document each step and action that you take. Take all the evidence and information to the meeting with your Orange County age discrimination attorney. We understand how devastating it is to be discriminated against based on your age. We will take all steps necessary to rectify the situation and hold your employer or potential place of employment liable for their illegal actions.

Contact an Experienced Orange County Age Discrimination Attorney

If you or someone you know believes that your employer is discriminating against you based on your age, it is important to immediately take action. You do not have to tolerate being treated poorly and unfairly. The Orange County age discrimination attorneys at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates can help you fight for your rights and recover the maximum money damages that you deserve under the law. We specialize in handling a wide variety of employment law cases – especially age discrimination.

With multiple offices located in Irvine, Anaheim, Los Angeles, El Segundo, Riverside and San Diego, our employment lawyers represent victims of age discrimination across Southern California. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, please call 949-528-8136.

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