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Your age should never prevent you from getting a job or promotion, but many employers discriminate against employees over 40 by wrongfully terminating them, making inappropriate comments, or failing to offer them job opportunities. Fortunately, state and federal law protects workers over 40 from age discrimination, and our experienced age discrimination lawyers at The Spiggle Law Firm are here to protect your rights.
If you face age discrimination at your workplace in Washington, DC, we have the years of experience, skills, and knowledge to take on your case and fiercely advocate for you. Our compassionate age discrimination attorneys understand the frustrations of this unfair treatment and the confusing nature of the legal process, so we work closely with you to provide the knowledge you need to make confident and informed decisions. With our top-notch comprehensive legal services, you can feel empowered to seek justice while having the peace of mind that you are in the best hands.
The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act outlaws age discrimination against employees over 40. This law applies to companies with 20 or more employees and protects these workers from the following forms of age discrimination:
Some exceptions to the ADEA include offering workers special packages for early retirement, providing equal benefits to all employees regardless of age, and replacing older employees with younger ones for reasons other than age. Our knowledgeable age discrimination lawyers listen to your story, determine if you have an age discrimination case, and the best path forward to achieve a successful outcome.
If you were wrongfully terminated or received unequal pay because of your age, you may be able to recover compensation for these losses. Depending on the unique details of your case, you may receive the following damages:
Our skilled age discrimination attorneys can help accurately calculate your claim’s worth to ensure you receive fair compensation for your mental and financial losses. We serve as your unwavering advocate every step of the way, fighting for your rights and holding your employer accountable for their age discrimination.
Experiencing age discrimination can be an isolating experience, but it’s important to remember you are not alone in these situations. Our experienced Washington, DC age discrimination lawyers at The Spiggle Law Firm provide reliable support, increase your chance of achieving a positive outcome, and hold your employer accountable. We handle every aspect of your case so that you can have a stress-free experience, including:
Our Washington, DC age discrimination attoneys work hard to ensure the legal process goes smoothly, helping you avoid employer retaliation and further discrimination. We have the expertise to face all types of employers, including government agencies and federal groups, so you can trust us to handle your case.
If you have faced age discrimination in your Washington, DC workplace, you deserve a lawyer who will fight for your rights and empower you to seek justice. At The Spiggle Law Firm, we do just that by providing unmatched legal services and expert guidance. Our caring age discrimination lawyers approach every age discrimination case with compassion, using our proven process and years of experience to share your story.
We understand the importance of clear communication and mutual understanding, so we offer a “Same Page Guarantee.” This means we will always remain on the same page with you, take the time to understand your needs, and keep your best interests in mind at all times. To schedule a free case review today, call us at (202) 449-8527 or fill out our contact form.
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