Age Discrimination

Defending Older Workers From Discrimination

A good solid job is just as important for an older person as it is for a younger person. But in many workplaces, older workers face discrimination from supervisors and managers who think they can decide when it is time for someone to retire or move to a different job.

If you have been discriminated against based on your age, our lawyers at Rosenthal & Heymann, LLC, may be able to help. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation about your potential age discrimination claim.

Tolerating No Excuses for Age Discrimination

Employers may discriminate against older workers for several reasons. They may assume that older workers will not be able to perform certain physical tasks, they may believe younger workers will accept lower pay or they may have another reason.

But discriminating against people just because they are older is wrong, and it is illegal. Our attorneys will help you fight age discrimination in your workplace.

If you have been fired, told you can only remain in your job if you accept less pay, denied a job, denied a promotion or otherwise subjected to employment discrimination due to ageism, you should talk to a lawyer about your rights.

Assessing Your Current, Not Future, Abilities

It is legal to require that employees have certain physical or mental abilities if those abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement for the job. In some cases, this means that older people will be less likely to get a certain job than younger people.

However, employers cannot discriminate you because they believe, based on your age, that you will lose physical strength or mental agility in the future. If you are currently qualified for the job, employers cannot make assumptions about your future abilities based on your age.

Our employment law attorneys can help you understand age discrimination law and whether you have a case against an employer. Contact us today.