NYC Age Discrimination Lawyers

Although it’s not the first thing most people imagine when they think of employment prejudice, age discrimination in the workplace is a real problem. Thanks to the city’s aging workforce and massive population, countless New Yorkers face the risk of being treated adversely, and the issue goes far beyond passing rude remarks. Professionals in NYC have to contend with lost opportunities, hostile workplace environments, missed chances for advancement and benefits, permanently ruined careers, and a host of other problems that make their lives far harder than they should be.

At Leeds Brown Law P.C., we believe that everyone deserves a fair chance to follow their chosen career path. We work hard to help discrimination victims secure their rights under the law, and we won’t stop fighting until we’ve made things right on your behalf.

What Is Age Discrimination, and Are You a Victim?

As noted by the New York Department of Labor, workplace discrimination isn’t just one type of mistreatment. It can encompass a broad range of behaviors and actions that are prohibited by law, and it may be subtle or highly specific. For instance, you might have been

  • Passed over for an advancement that you could have gotten if not for your age,
  • Denied services, training or benefits that you’d reasonably expect to receive as per your employment terms,
  • Harrassed or continually made the subject of derogatory comments regarding your professional capabilities,
  • Forced to retire or threatened with termination if you didn’t leave voluntarily,
  • Given poor reviews that led to your firing even though you performed equally as well as your younger counterparts, or
  • Laid off or replaced unjustly.

The one thing that all forms of workplace age discrimination have in common is that they make it harder to keep your career moving in the right direction. Fortunately, the law is on your side — and not just at the state level. Federal rules, such as the landmark Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990, clearly define what employers can and can’t do.

The problem for many workers lies in determining which laws apply to their cases. For instance, different federal rules may exempt some companies based on their sizes or the number of employees on their payrolls. If you suspect that you’ve been discriminated against, it’s only natural to wonder where to begin your search for justice.

Legal Guidance All NYC Workers Can Depend On

The Leeds Brown Law team understands how difficult it can be to recover from age discrimination incidents in the workplace. From losing wages to feeling like your sense of self-worth is slipping, it’s not always easy to tackle the hard work involved in filing a lawsuit.

We advocate on your behalf so that you can get back to building a career-driven foundation for your future. Our team focuses on keeping you educated about which rules you can leverage to file an effective lawsuit. As your claim moves forward, we empower you with the knowledge and case management assistance you’ll need to jump through the necessary hoops — thus reducing the likelihood that your lawsuit might get thrown out on a technicality or cost more than it’s worth in court fees.

In our eyes, your age should never be a factor in determining your employability, and the law backs us up. Let us support you in your battle for justice by ensuring that the rules get applied fairly. 

Age discrimination cases can be complex and touch on a wide range of other problematic legal situations, such as retaliation against whistleblowers. With the right advisement and representation, however, you can see your way clear to a brighter career future. Learn more by contacting a Leeds Brown Law workplace attorney in NYC for a no-risk consultation.

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