As the workforce continues to evolve, age discrimination remains a persistent issue affecting workers across Atlantic County. If you’ve experienced unfair treatment based on your age, NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC is prepared to represent your rights and challenge unlawful employer behavior.
Our attorneys focus exclusively on employment law and are experienced in litigating age discrimination claims under both federal and New Jersey law. Whether your case involves biased hiring decisions, demotions, unequal training opportunities, or forced retirement, we know how to gather evidence and build strong legal claims. We hold employers accountable when age becomes a factor in workplace decisions.
If you’ve been terminated, passed over for promotion, or pressured out of a position due to your age, you may have legal grounds to take action. Contact our office today to speak with an employment attorney serving clients in Atlantic County.
What Laws Protect Against Age Discrimination?
Employees in Atlantic County are protected by both federal and state law. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits employers with 20 or more employees from making employment decisions based on age for workers aged 40 and up. This includes hiring, firing, compensation, job assignments, and layoffs. The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) supplements the ADEA by safeguarding older workers in the context of severance and retirement plans.
New Jersey law provides even broader protections. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) covers employees between the ages of 18 and 70, and unlike the ADEA, applies to all employers regardless of size. This law prohibits age-related discrimination in every aspect of employment, including promotions, workplace conditions, and performance evaluations.
Common Signs of Age Discrimination
Age discrimination often surfaces through patterns in workplace decisions:
- Favoring younger applicants or employees despite qualifications
- Pressuring older employees to retire early
- Offering less favorable assignments or reducing responsibilities
- Cutting off training or advancement opportunities
- Disproportionate layoffs targeting older workers
These actions may not always be stated openly, but they can indicate systemic age bias. Identifying patterns and inconsistencies in employer behavior is often key to a successful legal case.
Proving an Age Discrimination Claim
Employers rarely admit to age-based bias. Proving your claim requires a detailed legal strategy that connects adverse employment actions to your age. This includes reviewing internal communications, policies, and the employer’s treatment of similarly situated employees.
For example, in one real-world case, Robert Braden was terminated under the claim of workforce reductions, only for the employer to rehire for his same position shortly after. Situations like this often uncover the employer’s true motivations.
If you’re unsure whether your situation qualifies, we can help you evaluate the facts and determine your options.
Your Rights Matter — Legal Help for Age Discrimination in Atlantic County
NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC represents workers throughout Atlantic County in claims involving age discrimination and other workplace violations. We guide clients through every step — from filing administrative complaints to pursuing litigation if necessary.
You don’t have to accept unfair treatment. Speak with a skilled employment attorney to review your case and pursue the compensation or reinstatement you may be entitled to.