Your many years of experience in your chosen field of work have given you in-depth knowledge about your job. You may have seen it all and know just what to do in any given situation. While this is certainly an asset, not all employers think so and some will fire older...
Age Discrimination
Is age discrimination a big issue in California?
Many people don't realize the prevalence of age discrimination in the workplace until they are in their 40s. Some people stay oblivious without realizing they are losing opportunities because of age discrimination. You need to know what to watch out for to protect...
State and federal protections for older workers
Workers in California at or over the age of 40 are protected against age-based employment discrimination by both state and federal laws. Workers who file claims under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act must prove that age was the sole reason for an...
Addressing workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation or other immutable personal characteristics was once an accepted part of everyday work life. Thanks to decades of struggle by activists in California and the rest of the United States, legal...
Motion Picture Association sued over age discrimination
Many people in California experience age discrimination in the workplace, but the problem often goes unreported. In many cases, discrimination against one employee is hard to prove unless the employer makes blatant comments about the employee’s age. When a pattern of...
Producers of popular game show sued for age discrimination
The producers of “Jeopardy!” were recently named in a lawsuit accusing them of committing age discrimination. Glenn Kagan, a 66-year-old former-employee on the show, claims he was fired in August because of his age.Both federal and state laws protect the...
How common is age discrimination in California?
According to the California Employers Association, an estimated 24% of the workforce will be over the age of 55 by 2024. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment matters on the basis of age, as does the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.Between the...
Not sure if you are the victim of age discrimination?
Perhaps you have been working for the same California company for years. During that time, you got a sense for how certain supervisors and managers would be as they came and went. Some you like and worked well with, but others you did not. Now, you have a superior...
Your age shouldn’t be a factor in the workplace
When you go to work every day, you probably are not thinking about your age and whether that number will keep you from doing your job. After all, you simply show up and do your job because you are capable of doing it. Unfortunately, some people view older...
Removing age identifiers from a resume: Is it a good idea?
Age discrimination is a reality in many workplaces. Whether intentional or not, many employers treat certain employees unfairly because of their age.When it comes to looking for a job, is it wise for a candidate to remove age indicators from a resume or application?...
Why Hire Bononi Law Group?
You can choose among many California law firms when seeking an attorney for your employment law matter. Here are four reasons you should consider Bononi Law Group.