How an employment lawyer can help you claim damages for age discrimination
No one in your workplace – not your boss, supervisor, or colleagues – can treat you unfavorably because of your age. They cannot fire you because of your age, fail to promote you, deny your medical leave request, or make harassing comments because of your age. And if they do, you may be entitled to damages.
If you believe you are experiencing age discrimination in your work environment, an employment lawyer can help. Let’s unpack the rules, burden of proof, and potential compensation.
I am not sure if I was discriminated against because of my age – now what?
Age discrimination is not always black and white. In some cases, an employer’s actions are explicit – they might make a harassing age-related comment or outright tell you that you are being denied an opportunity because you are 40 years of age or older.
But in many cases, determining whether you were treated a certain way because of your age can be challenging to prove with certainty. This is because age discrimination comes in many different forms and results in many different outcomes. For example, you might be forced to transfer, your salary might be reduced, or you might be demoted.
So, how can you figure out if age played a role? Ask yourself the following:
If you answered yes to any of the above, age could be an influencing factor in your boss's or colleague's behavior.
When making a claim, the burden of proof is on you and your lawyer. That means you’ll need to collect evidence that supports your side of the story. Here are some of the types of evidence you might gather and share with your lawyer:
Collecting evidence can feel like a daunting task, one that involves reliving negative experiences you’d prefer to forget. Know that you don’t have to go it alone. With a qualified attorney in your corner, the burden of proof is shared. And with expert insight, your lawyer can help you uncover evidence you may not have considered yourself.
An employment lawyer can help you secure the compensation you are entitled to. By gathering evidence and applying the law to the facts of your case, a lawyer can help you claim the following:
It’s not compulsory to enlist the help of legal counsel when making an age discrimination claim. However, it is highly recommended. Age discrimination cases can be tricky to navigate and prove. From collecting evidence to building a winning strategy, a lawyer can help you avoid common mistakes, missteps, and pitfalls.
In addition, a lawyer can increase the damages payable to you by your employer, ensuring you are justly compensated.
Age discrimination in the workplace can be against the law, so contact the Employee Law Group team if you believe you have a case. We have more than three decades of experience helping employees like you navigate their legal claims and secure the damages they are entitled to. We know how employers are likely to respond, and we can remove ambiguities with hard evidence.
If you are ready to claim the damages you deserve, let’s talk.
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