One aspect of age discrimination that sometimes is misunderstood concerns the protections afforded to older workers (meaning those age 40 and above). New York State, New York City law and federal law prohibit firing an older worker based solely upon their age. These laws do not, however, prohibit older workers from being fired. In fact, […]
Age Discrimination is a Real Thing
By Jack Tuckner, Esq. Age discrimination is a real thing. It is alive and well. Ageism in our culture. If you don’t believe it, you’ve got your head in the sand. So, how do you know you are being treated differently in the workplace, discriminated against because of your age? Well, first of all, are […]
Too Old to Rock and Roll
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act [“ADEA”] is a federal law that prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion, or firing based on age decision [factors] if the employee in question is 40 or over.
The needs of the many…reasonable accommodation
The needs of the individual – you – with your condition, your bona fide disability under federal law and what the employer (the many) needs to do to ‘reasonably accommodate,’ to be flexible to your needs–that to the employer (the many)–is basically a pain in their butt, because it’s higher maintenance, more cost, but they have to do it under the law and that’s the balance, that’s the test of reasonable accommodation.
The Secret to Filing Administrative Complaints with the EEOC or the SDHR: Don’t Do It!
The Secret to Filing Administrative Complaints with the EEOC or the SDHR: Don’t Do It! Q: Should I file a complaint with the State Division of Human Rights or the EEOC? A: Good question, and I’m glad you asked before you filed, because the answer is, don’t file at either agency, unless you’ve already retained […]