Proving or Defending Against Age Discrimination Claims in the Workplace
Employees and employers are often confronted with claims of age discrimination in the workplace. Most studies indicate that age discrimination is a real presence in today's workforce. This form of employment discrimination is illegal under a number of different circumstances and in different settings. Unfortunately, age discrimination can be uniquely difficult to prove. Thankfully, there are a number of ways in which you can aid your attorney in helping to back up your claim with solid evidence. If you hope to prove that you are being discriminated against because of your age at work, it is imperative that you let your attorney know if any of the following scenarios have occurred in regards to your situation. 1) statements made to you or directed at you that include age-based comments, or that can be inferred as being age-based; 2) evidence that you were treated differently than those younger than you with respect to the terms, conditions and privileges of employment; 3) evidence t...