> Twitter Accused of Age Discrimination
A former Twitter employee is suing the social media company, alleging it fired him because he was too old. The man was 57 at the time he was fired. He had surgery to remove his kidney stones, and he was …
80’s Pop Star Sued by Nanny for Age Discrimination
A member of the band Devo, Mark Mothersbaugh, was recently sued, along with his wife Anita, by the couple’s nanny. The nanny claimed his wife was verbally abusive and fired her because of her age, which is illegal. Under state …
Older Workers Hurt by Age Discrimination During and After Recession
A recent study argued that state laws that prevented age discrimination may have actually hurt older workers during and after the recent recession. Under the laws of most states, as well as federal laws, it’s illegal to discriminate against an …
My employer is urging me to retire. Isn’t that age discrimination?
Age discrimination in the workplace is illegal under several federal and California statutes, including the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. Under those laws, employers who are 40 or over are protected from employment discrimination based on age. This …
What should I do if I think I have been illegally fired in San Francisco?
There are a lot of people who get fired (or laid off) and they believe that the firing was illegal. Many people think their job is guaranteed or that employers have to have a good reason to fire them. This …
What should I do if I’ve been discriminated against because of my age at my SF-Bay Area workplace?
It is illegal to discriminate against someone in the workplace because of his or her age in California. If you believe you were discriminated against because of your age, it is important to contact an attorney with experience in California …
It is discrimination déjà vu all over again.
Liberty Law has learned of a new lawsuit against Coca-Cola brought by 16 workers alleging race discrimination. Similar allegations were raised in the largest racial discrimination settlement in U.S. history (also brought against Coca-Cola Co.) where in Coca-Cola agreed to …
Woman Claims She Was Fired for Not Dyeing Her Gray Hair
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A Houston woman has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, Capital Title of Texas, claiming she was fired because of her gray hair. According to the lawsuit, in August of 2009 the plaintiff was …
Female Police Officer Files Discrimination Suit
A lawsuit was filed in federal court alleging age and gender discrimination by a 45-year-old, 21-year veteran Myrtle Beach Police Department officer. The lawsuit alleges that the female officer was passed over for promotions as well as unfairly demoted. The …
