San Francisco Age Discrimination

Discrimination laws protect workers over 40

With the aging of the baby boomers coinciding with a downturn in the economy, it is not surprising that an increasing number of older workers feel they are facing age discrimination in San Francisco. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and other U.S. and California civil rights laws prohibit discrimination in the workplace against anyone 40 years of age or older. Unfortunately, that does not mean it never happens.

Civil rights laws prohibit age discrimination in San Francisco in:

Hiring
Compensating
Promoting
Training

Assigning projects
Firing
Downsizing

Discrimination laws can protect you

Even policies and practices that seem neutral but impact older workers more than younger workers can constitute discrimination under ADEA. Another law, the Older Workers’ Benefit Protection Act, makes it illegal for an employer to use your age in determining your:

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Retirement benefits
Other benefits offered by an employer

Your employer may ask you to waive your ADEA rights in exchange for a severance package or other consideration, and this is perfectly legal. But the waiver must:

Be written and understandable
Specifically refer to ADEA rights
Not waive any future rights or claims you might have
Provide value in exchange
Advise you to get independent legal counseling before signing
Allow you seven days to revoke the agreement and 21 days to consider and request changes

If you feel you were discriminated against because of your age you should talk to an experienced San Francisco age discrimination lawyer. Age discrimination is difficult to prove. You must be able to show that your employer took intentional action based on your age, and that you suffered an adverse effect from that action.

An experienced ally against age discrimination in San Francisco

When a client facing age discrimination in San Francisco comes to the Law Office of Pamela Pitt, we work hard to take some of the burden off of their shoulders. San Francisco discrimination lawyer Pamela Pitt and her staff will listen closely to understand the precise nature of your issue, and offer compassionate, personalized representation.

If you have been discriminated against because of your age, contact our office today

Age discrimination attorney Pamela Pitt is a steadfast ally who will fight for your rights and never give up. If you feel that you have been the victim of age discrimination in San Francisco or anywhere in the Bay Area, contact us today for a free and confidential consultation.