Age discrimination affects workers in every industry. When an employer in Galloway Township makes decisions based on age—such as denying promotions, forcing retirement, or laying off older employees—they may be violating federal and New Jersey law. NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC represents workers facing these unlawful practices and fights to hold employers accountable.
We focus solely on employment law and have extensive experience handling age-based discrimination claims. Our attorneys represent individuals who have been:
- Denied job offers or promotions in favor of younger candidates
- Reassigned to less favorable roles or excluded from career advancement opportunities
- Pressured to retire before they were ready
- Terminated or laid off while younger, less-qualified employees were retained
- Offered severance packages with illegal waivers of legal rights
If you believe your age influenced your treatment at work, our legal team will investigate your employer’s conduct, collect evidence, and take appropriate legal action.
Legal Protections for Older Workers
Federal Protections – ADEA and OWBPA
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects workers aged 40 and older from discriminatory employment decisions. It applies to employers with 20 or more employees and prohibits discrimination in hiring, termination, pay, assignments, and benefits.
The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) strengthens the ADEA by regulating how employers handle severance and retirement agreements, ensuring employees aren’t misled or coerced into signing away their rights.
New Jersey Protections – LAD
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) covers workers between the ages of 18 and 70. It applies to employers of any size and prohibits age-based bias in hiring, performance evaluations, demotions, layoffs, disciplinary actions, and workplace policies.
What to Expect
Our attorneys evaluate the facts of each case, review employer policies, and determine whether age was a factor in any adverse employment decision. If so, we pursue compensation, reinstatement, or other remedies as permitted by law.
If you live or work in Galloway Township and believe age discrimination played a role in your employment situation, contact NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC to discuss your legal options.
What NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC Can Do
Age discrimination claims require more than suspicion—they need evidence of unlawful patterns and measurable harm. NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC helps employees in Galloway Township build strong cases by uncovering bias, documenting employer behavior, and connecting that conduct to lost income, stalled careers, or job loss.
Our attorneys pursue:
- Back pay for wages, bonuses, or benefits you should have received
- Compensation for emotional harm caused by unfair treatment or forced retirement
- Reinstatement or promotion when appropriate
- Attorneys’ fees and legal costs
- Policy changes that prevent future age-based discrimination in the workplace
We don’t rely on employer admissions. Age bias is often subtle and revealed through patterns—not direct statements. That’s why identifying recurring behavior is key to a successful claim.
Signs of Age Discrimination in Galloway Township Workplaces
Employees often notice trends that point to unlawful age bias, including:
- Younger, less-experienced candidates being hired or promoted over older, more qualified workers
- Pressure—overt or implied—to retire before you’re ready
- Reassignment of key duties without explanation
- Exclusion from professional development, training programs, or mentorship opportunities
- Layoff rounds where older employees are disproportionately affected
These patterns may signal illegal discrimination even if no one explicitly references age. Our attorneys evaluate the facts, review internal practices, and pursue legal remedies under both New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and federal age discrimination law.
If your employer in Galloway Township treated you unfairly because of your age, we can help you take action.
How Age Discrimination Is Proven
Most employers don’t openly admit to using age as a factor in employment decisions. Instead, legal claims rely on establishing a connection between the employee’s age and negative actions like termination, demotion, or denial of advancement.
To build a case, attorneys look for patterns and inconsistencies such as:
- Emails, memos, or policies that reference age—either directly or through coded language
- Evidence that younger employees received preferential treatment in similar roles
- Performance reviews or documentation that contradict the employer’s stated reason for discipline or termination
- Layoffs followed by quick rehiring into the same roles, particularly with younger staff
Employers may try to justify discriminatory actions as “restructuring” or “cost-cutting.” But if those explanations don’t align with the facts, they can be challenged as pretext.
Legal Support for Age Discrimination in Galloway Township
NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC represents workers in Galloway Township who have experienced age-based discrimination in hiring, training, performance evaluations, job duties, termination, or severance.
Our attorneys manage every phase of the legal process:
- Evaluating the evidence and legal strength of your claim
- Filing complaints with the EEOC or the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights
- Negotiating settlements or representing you in litigation when necessary
Age discrimination can take many forms—being passed over for training, pushed out of key roles, replaced by younger workers, or pressured to retire early. These actions may violate the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).
If your employer in Galloway Township treated you differently because of your age, contact NJ Employment Lawyers, LLC. We’ll review your situation and explain your options based on the facts.