ARE YOU A WORKER OVER 40 YEARS OLD WHO IS BEING TREATED LESS FAVORABLY THAN YOUNGER EMPLOYEES AT YOUR SAN FRANCISCO AREA JOB?
In 2008 alone, the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received over 24,500 allegations of age discrimination. Both California and federal law prohibit age discrimination in the workplace. The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) forbid discrimination based on age for employees over 40 years old. These laws only apply to workers over the age of 40. For example, if someone is fired at 39 because they are “too old,” they will not be protected by these laws.
The Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC), recently sued Bellco Credit Union for age discrimination. According to the lawsuit, Frances Cruz was working for Bellco for over seven years. She was fired in 2003 at the age of 61. Her termination was allegedly due to poor performance during the preceding two years. However, also during this two year period, she received the prestigious President’s Club Award and two positive performance evaluations.
If you believe that you were fired because of your age, get help immediately. You can contact our skilled attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. You can reach us at 1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9776 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We will fight for your rights at work.
