If your employer is using your age against you, you don’t have to accept it. Our New York employment lawyer will review your situation, explain your options, and help you take the next step with confidence.
You built your career through years of hard work, results, and loyalty. Now your employer is treating you like you are past your expiration date. That is not just unfair. It is illegal.
At Megan Thomas Law, PLLC, we represent employees across New York who are being pushed out, passed over, or forced aside because of their age. If your employer has decided you are “too old” to matter, we are here to prove them wrong.
Contact us today for a confidential consultation.
Age discrimination is not always obvious. Sometimes it hides behind corporate language and “business decisions.” But the pattern is unmistakable once you see it.
You may have an age discrimination claim if:
If any of this sounds like your situation, do not wait. Call us at 315-999-1491 to discuss your options.
New York provides some of the strongest age discrimination protections in the country. Here is what that means for you.
The NYSHRL protects employees from age-based discrimination. It applies to every employer in the state, regardless of size, including businesses with just one employee. Unlike federal law, New York may apply a “motivating factor” standard, meaning you do not have to prove that age was the only reason for your employer’s decision. You just need to show it played a role.
The ADEA is a federal law that protects employees 40 and older at companies with 20 or more employees. The federal standard requires you to show that age was the “but-for” cause of the adverse action, which is a higher bar. But when paired with a state claim, the ADEA provides additional leverage and remedies.
If you work in New York City, the NYCHRL provides remedies for employees facing age discrimination. It covers employers with four or more employees, applies to workers of all ages, and only requires you to show that age was “a motivating factor” in your employer’s decision.
Bottom line: No matter where you work in New York or how big your employer is, the law protects you from age-based discrimination.
When your employer discriminates against you because of your age, you deserve more than an apology. You deserve accountability and compensation.
We help clients recover multiple kinds of damages, such as:
New York State law does not cap compensatory damages in discrimination cases. The value of your claim depends on the harm your employer caused.
Time limits apply to every age discrimination claim. Missing a deadline can permanently bar your case.
These deadlines overlap and interact in ways that can affect your options. Speaking with an attorney early ensures you do not lose the right to bring your claim.
At Megan Thomas Law, we know what it feels like when the people in power decide your worth based on a number instead of your results. We take that personally, and we fight accordingly.
Here is what sets us apart:
We represent employees across Central New York and throughout the state who refuse to be pushed aside because of their age.
You have earned your place at the table. Do not let your employer take it from you.
If you are being discriminated against because of your age, Megan Thomas Law is ready to fight for you. Call us or book a consultation online. Every conversation is 100% confidential.
Your experience is your strength. Let us make it your employer’s problem.
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