How Can an Atlanta Age Discrimination Attorney Help?
If you are over 40 years old and have suffered employment discrimination because of your age, you should seek counsel from an experienced Atlanta age discrimination attorney.
The work experience of America's older workers is one of our country's most valuable business assets.
Companies are now turning their backs on older employees. When they do, you should act quickly.
Yet, when employers look to save money, it is the older worker who frequently bears the brunt of wrongful terminations, layoffs, and reductions in the workforce (RIF).
The damage to you can be enormous. The statistics are staggering.
- For unemployed workers 40 and older, on average it takes more than five months to find a new job.
- For unemployed workers 50 and older, 55% will remain out of work for six months or more.
- For unemployed workers 55 and older, 40% will be without a job for more than a year.
In fact, after being let go, seniors are three times more likely than their younger counterparts to never work another salaried job again.
Don't let your employer make you feel like just another unemployment statistic.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal age discrimination law that protects you.
The ADEA is enforced by a federal agency known as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Under federal age discrimination laws, the ADEA applies to employers with twenty (20) or more employees. It protects all employees who are 40 years of age or older from age discrimination, retaliation, and hostile work environment harassment.
Don't wait. If you are a victim of workplace age discrimination, you should speak with an experienced Atlanta age discrimination lawyer today.
We will answer your questions. We will protect your rights. We will help you get the justice you deserve.
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Do I Have a Good Age Discrimination Case?
The first thing our Atlanta age discrimination attorneys do is determine if you have a good case.
Under the ADEA, it is illegal to discriminate based on age in connection with any of the following terms and conditions of your employment:
- Hiring, firing, and layoffs
- Promotions, compensation, and benefits
- Job assignments and training
To build the best case, our legal team conducts a thorough investigation. We immediately develop a strategy for success. We tailor that strategy to your case and your personal goals.
Proving age discrimination can be complex.
The U.S. Supreme Court has outlined very specific rules and standards that you must satisfy to win an age discrimination lawsuit. As a result, working with a team of experienced Atlanta age discrimination lawyers is the first step to achieving your goals.
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Choosing the Right Atlanta Age Discrimination Lawyer Can Make All the Difference
As a loyal employee, you should not have to worry about losing your income, health insurance, and retirement benefits because of your employer's ageism.
However, when unlawful age discrimination happens, your employer will rarely admit it.
There are two types of evidence a skilled Atlanta age discrimination attorney will use to build a winning case: direct and circumstantial evidence.
The strongest age discrimination cases have direct evidence of workplace discrimination. Direct evidence is sometimes referred to as smoking gun evidence. It clearly proves that the person making the employment decision against you intended to unlawfully discriminate.
An example of direct evidence would be that your boss admits to you that you are being fired because you are too old.
The more common age discrimination claim involves circumstantial evidence. Circumstantial evidence is indirect proof of discrimination. It is more subtle than direct evidence.
An example of circumstantial evidence would be proof that you have been replaced by a substantially younger person.
In circumstantial age discrimination cases, it is not unusual to hear expressions of stereotypes and prejudice by your employer. Examples of such discriminatory phrases include:
- You can't teach an old dog new tricks
- You are over the hill
- You are past you prime
Your employer's repeated use of similar remarks can sometimes be used to build a strong age discrimination case.
Companies are now turning their backs on older employees. When they do, you should act quickly.
The hours and days after you first learn about your employer's age discrimination can be critical.
This time period is the best opportunity for you to secure evidence and protect yourself against workplace retaliation.
A skilled Atlanta age discrimination lawyer will help protect you against employment retaliation and advise you on how to legally gather the evidence you will need to win your employment discrimination case.
We have the experience, resources and skill to help with your unique case.
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