Age Discrimination

Avoid Missed Deadlines: Win Your Wrongful Termination Case

Have you ever felt like your employer is not very clear or sending you mixed signals? Statutes of limitations can make or break your wrongful termination or employment discrimination claim, especially when those mixed signals cause confusion about when the clock...

The Disappointing Truth About Filing With the EEOC

Every year, like clockwork, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) reminds us just how out of touch it is with the realities faced by ordinary workers. The 2024 Annual Performance Report and the Office of General Counsel’s Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report...

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Can You Prove a Hostile Work Environment Without Major Harm?

Yes, you can. The legal standard for hostile work environment claims has evolved, making it easier for employees to prove their claims. In McNeal v. City of Blue Ash, Ohio, 117 F.4th 887 (6th Cir. 2024), the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit...

Can A Job Transfer Constitute Discrimination?

Best Adverse Employment Action Attorney Answer: Most of time when someone is contacting us regarding their potential legal claims against an employer, they are doing so because they were wrongfully terminated.  But what if you were not terminated, but instead were...

Can Older Employees Be Fired Because Of Diminishing Skills Or Ability?

We all know that under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”), you can’t be fired just because of your age. Employers can’t push you out simply because you’ve hit a certain birthday. That’s...

One More Reason Representing Yourself In Employment Discrimination Cases Is Bad

It happens from time to time. A client or a party representing themselves has what they think is a brilliant idea – “I will just write a letter to the judge or the court and explain my situation and they’ll understand.” This type of ex parte communication (talking to...

Can I Lose A Wrongful Termination Claim And Win A Hostile Work Environment Claim? Yes.

When people think of age discrimination, they often picture corporate boardrooms where older employees are pushed out in favor of younger, “fresh” talent. But age discrimination doesn’t just happen in offices—it can happen anywhere, even in police departments. Just...