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Age Discrimination in California: What Are Your Rights?

Both federal and California law prohibit employers from using an employee’s age as a factor in making employment decisions. This protection is only available if you are 40 years old or older, however. A Los Angeles employment law attorney at rager law firm provides an overview of federal and California law regarding restrictions on age discrimination.

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Age Discrimination in California: What Are Your Rights?

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  1. AGE DISCRIMINATION IN CALIFORNIA: WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?

  2. CALIFORNIA LAW Both federal and California law prohibit employers from using an employee’s age as a factor in making employment decisions. This protection is only available if you are 40 years old or older, however. Below is an overview of federal and California law regarding restrictions on age discrimination. Los Angeles employment attorney provides an overview of federal and California law regarding restrictions on age discrimination. 2

  3. AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT (ADEA) In 1967, Congress passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) to address concerns about discrimination for older workers. Originally, it only covered workers up to age 70, but that upper restriction has since been removed. It was enacted in response to employer practices that forced older workers to stop working or retire from a company when they reached a certain age. Employers also argued that hiring younger workers was better for the image that they were attempting to convey as well. The ADEA affects employers that have at least 20 employees. It sets out that it is illegal for any employer to discriminate based on your age if you over 40 years old. 2

  4. ADEA Includes ● Employment decisions (hiring, firing, etc.) ● Terms and conditions of employment ● Compensation and benefits Generally, if an employer takes adverse employment action against you because of your age, you may have an employment discrimination claim. 4

  5. Like the federal law, the California FEHA prohibits age discrimination for those who are 40 or older in the employment and housing context. The FEHA, however, expands the scope of which employers are covered—every employer that has just five employees is covered by the FEHA. The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) enforces state laws regarding discrimination in the workplace in California. 2

  6. MAKING AN AGE DISCRIMINATION CLAIM IN CALIFORNIA You have several options for filing an age discrimination claim in California. You can file a complaint with the DFEH or with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). You can also file with both at the same time. Both agencies can do an investigation, but the state agency will likely end up taking the lead in most circumstances. You must go through the administrative process of filing a discrimination claim before you can assert your claim in court. There is a specific process that you must go through to be able to sue, and your Los Angeles wrongful termination attorney at Rager Law Firm can help you ensure that you are going through the proper steps.

  7. CONTACT RAGER LAW FIRM To schedule a meeting with an employment law attorney, please call 310-527-6994 or complete the intake form below. Title One Visit: 1055 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Web: https://www.ragerlawoffices.com/contact/ 2

  8. Thanks! ANY QUESTIONS? You can find at: https://www.ragerlawoffices.com/

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