I represent employees who have experienced discrimination based on their age in violation of Federal, New York State and the New York City Human Rights laws.

Older workers are often faced with this kind of treatment. The Federal Law does not permit an employer to engage in age discrimination against an employee who is 40 years of age or older. Likewise, under New York State and New York City Law, an employer is prohibited from engaging in age discrimination against an employee who is more than 18 years old. This includes discriminating against a person because of his/her age with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment, including firing, hiring, layoff, promotion, benefits, compensation, training and job assignments.

You may have a case against your employer for age discrimination if you are older than 40 (Federal Law) or 18 (NYS Law) and:

1. you were qualified for your position or performed satisfactorily
2. despite your qualifications you were treated in an adverse manner, and
3. someone younger (Federal Law) or older (NYS Law) than you, with the same or similar qualifications was treated better.

If you believe that you have faced discrimination at work because of your age, you should be aware that laws exist to protect you from age discrimination. I would be pleased to meet and discuss your concerns with you. There is no charge for the initial consultation.