Category Archives: Age Discrimination
Employers Are Forbidden From Making Employment Decisions Based On Age Stereotypes
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which is federal law, and the Florida Civil Rights Act, which is Florida law, forbid employers from making employment decisions on the basis of age stereotypes. As explained by the U.S. Supreme Court in Hazen Paper Co. v. Biggins, 507 U.S. 613 (1993), “Congress’ promulgation of the… Read More »
Does An Employer Violate The Age Discrimination In Employment Act When It Terminates An Employee For Reaching An Age That Is Over 40 Years Of Age?
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) prohibits discrimination in employment against individuals who are at least 40 years of age. Under the ADEA, employers are not permitted to make employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s age. The prohibited employment practices under the ADEA include discriminatory discharge, failure to hire, demotion, failure to… Read More »
Age Discrimination in Employment can exist even between Two Employees in their 40s
Ocala employment law attorneys at James P. Targquin, P.A. discuss age discrimination when both workers are over 40.
Age Discrimination Can Still Occur When A Replacement Is Over 40
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), which is federal law, and the Florida Civil Rights Act (“FCRA”), which is Florida law, prohibit an employer from discriminating against an individual in employment practices because of such individual’s age. Courts have determined that the legal standards which govern age claims under the ADEA also govern… Read More »
What Is Age Harassment In the Workplace
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”), which is federal law, and the Florida Civil Rights Act (“FCRA”), which is Florida law, prohibit an employer from discriminating against an individual in employment practices because of such individual’s age. Courts have determined that the legal standards which govern age claims under the ADEA also govern… Read More »
