Age Discrimination Attorneys
In New York City, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against their employees due to age-related reasons. But unfortunately, many employers still break this law. If you or your loved one has been discriminated against due to age-related reasons, you may need the help of age discrimination lawyers.
Case Illustration
Despite numerous lawsuits involving giant companies in the country, some employers never learn. For example, in 2013, a jury in Los Angeles awarded T.J. Simers $15.4 million as compensation against age discrimination by the Los Angeles Times. The plaintiff had filed a lawsuit against the media company for discriminating against him due to his age and disability.
In 2019, Google settled an age-discrimination lawsuit for $11 million. The class-action lawsuit involved 227 plaintiffs who accused the company of discriminating against job applicants aged 40 and above. Each plaintiff was awarded around $35,000. In addition to the settlement, the plaintiff ordered the parent company Alphabet Inc. to:
- train employees and managers about age discrimination;
- establish a committee on age diversity in recruiting; and
- address complaints about age discrimination.
Call (917) 540-8565 or send us an email today schedule your free initial consultation at our experienced New York age discrimination lawyers.
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Identifying Age Discrimination
Age discrimination occurs when an employer mistreats an employee due to the employee’s age. For example, suppose your employer prevents you from getting additional training because they think you’re too old but allows other younger employees to attend the training. This could be a case of age discrimination.
Legal Definitions
As mentioned before, age discrimination at the workplace occurs when an employer discriminates against an employee because of their age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits age discrimination against individuals ages 40 and above.
New York City Law also protects workers who are being discriminated against for being “too young” as well as those over 40.
Workers’ Rights and Protections
As a New York City worker, the law protects you against certain practices by employers, as far as age discrimination is concerned. Here’s an overview of your rights and protections under these laws.
In New York City, it is unlawful for employers with four or more employees to make hiring, firing, or other employment decisions based on age, even if the employee is under 40 years old. The same applies to independent contractors.
These New York City protections also cover decisions relating to salaries, job assignments, promotions, layoffs, and termination of employment. For example, if your employer fires you due to your age, you may be entitled to protections under ADEA laws.
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We’re committed to protecting your rights and ensuring you’re treated with the respect and fairness you deserve, free from discrimination and harassment.
Do I Have an Age Discrimination Case?
Age discrimination cases vary depending on the circumstances in which they occur. Here are some examples of situations that could warrant the need to file an age discrimination lawsuit against an employer.
You may have an age discrimination case if an employer:
- denies you access to an apprentice program because of your age;
- refuses to hire or promote you due to your age;
- refuses to maintain the same terms of employment, including payment, due to your age;
- attempts to find out your age to prevent you from accessing certain opportunities unless there are valid reasons, such as licensing, for such a question;
- denies you certain benefits or memberships due to your age; or
- forces you to retire due to your age – however, there are certain exceptions to this rule.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
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$15 MIL Plaintiff on Bianco v. Flushing Hospital Medical Center
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$1 MIL Olsen, et al. v. The County of Nassau, et al.
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$875K Wallace v. Suffolk County Police Department
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$523K Penniston v. The New York City Department of Education (Co-Counsel)
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Green v. City of New York 2010 U.S. Dist.
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Norton v. Town of Islip UFSD, 011 U.S. Dist
How R&M Can Help
If you or your loved one has been discriminated against at the workplace, Ricotta & Marks is here to help. Our law firm handles all employment-related cases, including those involving age discrimination.
We firmly believe that changing the workplace can change the world. To do this, it is increasingly necessary to fight discrimination in the workplace.
Employers in New York are aware of what they should or should not do when dealing with existing or potential employees. However, despite knowing this, they still violate workers’ rights. Unfortunately, most employees whose rights have been violated rarely seek legal advice. Some are not aware of their rights, while others may choose to stay silent because they are afraid of employer retaliation, even though it is illegal for employers to retaliate against their employees.
If that is what you are going through, our attorneys can help. Our employment attorneys are uniquely equipped to handle all employment-related cases.
While other law firms handle such cases on the side, you can count on our experience in this field to provide excellent legal representation for your case. In addition, we are familiar with the different employment laws at the city, state, and federal levels, thanks to the more than35 years of combined experience our law firm boasts.
Do not suffer in silence when you can have an experienced employment lawyer fight for your rights. We have won some of the state’s highest verdicts in recent years.
Our age discrimination lawyers serve clients in Queens, Long Island City, Carle Place, Astoria, Bronx, Flushing, Jamaica, NY, Great Neck, Brooklyn, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the surrounding areas.
Call us today at (917) 540-8565 to schedule a free consultation or contact us online and we’ll get in touch within 24 hours or less.
