Southern California Age Discrimination Attorney

Age discrimination can impact your career, emotional well-being and your long-term retirement plans. So, if you are facing this unfortunate situation, hiring a Southern California age discrimination attorney can help you seek justice.

My name is Salim Naim Turk, the founder of Turk Law Firm. Since 1997, I have been representing employees facing age discrimination in the workplace across Southern California. With this experience, I bring a results-driven approach to your case.

What Is Age Discrimination Under California Law?

Age discrimination happens when an employer treats a job applicant or employee less favorably because of their age. It can happen in situations such as:

• Denying someone a job opportunity.
• Passing someone over for advancement.
• Terminating someone’s employment.
• Reducing the salary or benefits.
• Taking away high-profile projects from older workers.
• Excluding older employees from training opportunities.

Workplace discrimination can take the form of overt discrimination, which is direct, or subtle discrimination, which is indirect. I can carefully evaluate the facts of each form to help you seek justice.

How Does Age Discrimination Law Apply In California?

In California, the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protect job applicants and employees aged 40 and older from age discrimination.

FEHA rules generally apply to employers with 5 or more employees, while the ADEA applies to employers with 20 or more employees. These employers can be private companies or public agencies.

Common Examples Of Age Discrimination In California Workplaces

Common examples may include:

• Unequal promotion.
• Layoffs and restructuring of older employees.
• Rejecting qualified applicants over 40.
• Unequal pay or benefits.
• Offensive comments such as “too old” or “outdated.”
• Assigning older employees less favorable shifts.
• Forced retirement.

As an experienced employment lawyer, I can help identify these patterns and protect your rights.

What Steps Should You Take If You Suspect Age Discrimination In Your Workplace?

If you suspect age discrimination, act quickly by:

• Documenting your experience.
• Reporting to the human resources or management.
• Consulting an experienced age discrimination attorney.
• Filing a formal complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

I can help you gather evidence and file the necessary administrative claim.

Contact A California Age Discrimination Lawyer Today

Facing age discrimination at your workplace in Southern California? Turk Law Firm represents clients facing the same issue as you in the Los Angeles Area, Ventura, Orange and Riverside counties. Call 818-962-7586 or fill out the online form now to schedule a free initial consultation.