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Age discrimination remains an unfortunate reality for many older Boston workers. Facing bias during hiring, promotions, layoffs, and other employment decisions can demoralize you and limit your career opportunities. Never underestimate the emotional and financial toll of workplace age discrimination. Workers have the right to receive fair treatment regardless of their age.
If you believe unfair treatment due to your age has impacted your job, know that you have rights under federal and Massachusetts age discrimination laws. The Boston age discrimination lawyers at Joseph & Norinsberg have over 20 years of experience advocating for employees facing age bias. We will listen to your situation, investigate your claim, and fight relentlessly to get you the justice you deserve.
Table of Contents
- Why Choose Joseph & Norinsberg as Your Boston Age Discrimination Lawyer?
- Our Boston Employment Case Results
- Our Boston Age Discrimination Lawyer
- Age Discrimination in Boston: What You Need to Know
- Potential Remedies Available to Age Discrimination Victims in Boston
- Legal Protections Against Age Discrimination in Boston
- Contact Our Boston Age Discrimination Attorneys Today
Why Choose Joseph & Norinsberg as Your Boston Age Discrimination Lawyer?
When your career and livelihood are on the line, you need aggressive legal representation you can trust. At Joseph & Norinsberg, we bring those high standards to employment and labor law in Boston. Our goal is to provide stellar legal representation for our clients. You deserve to work in an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment. But the reality is these issues plague workplaces across the city.
At Joseph & Norinsberg, we understand the frustration and anger of unfair treatment and discrimination at work. That’s why we offer aggressive, empathetic, and results-oriented legal representation tailored to Boston’s unique employment law landscape.
- Local Experience: Our partner, Michael Minkoff, is a proud Boston College graduate, deeply familiar with the city’s work culture and legal nuances. He leads our employment discrimination team with insight into the local courts and legal community.
- Proven Track Record: We don’t just talk the talk—we walk the walk. We are highly skilled, tenacious Boston employment discrimination lawyers. We’ve helped countless Boston employees like you secure fair treatment, equal opportunities, and a safe work environment. Our track record proves we know how to build the strongest case possible to achieve the results on your behalf.
- Relentless Advocacy: We fight tirelessly for your rights under state and federal law. Whether it’s negotiating a settlement or taking your case to court, we’ll be by your side the whole time. You can trust us to pursue fair compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and other damages.
- Compassionate Support: We understand the emotional toll of workplace injustice. You’ll get personalized attention and clear communication throughout the legal process. Our entire team is committed to guiding you through this difficult situation with empathy.
Our Boston Employment Case Results:
- After filing a complaint for two Boston workers, our attorney, Caitlin Duffy, pushed the defendant to accept mediation and obtained a $125,000 settlement for unpaid wages and emotional distress damages.
- Senior Partner Bennitta Joseph secured a $600,000 recovery for a client in an age discrimination case against an international investment firm.
Our Boston Age Discrimination Lawyer:
Caitlin Duffy leads our Boston age discrimination practice and has successfully represented many employees who were subjected to unfair treatment because of their age. Caitlin combines compassion for clients with tenacious advocacy to hold employers accountable.
Here’s what a recent satisfied client had to say:
Age Discrimination in Boston: What You Need to Know
Massachusetts law prohibits age discrimination against individuals 40 years of age or older. The Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act and the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, or ADEA, protect employees from the following:
- Discrimination in hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, or other employment decisions based on age
- Harassment or hostile work environment due to age
- Retaliation for filing an age discrimination claim in Boston or anywhere in Massachusetts
Unfortunately, age bias manifests in subtle and overt ways across Boston workplaces, including the following:
- Older applicants not getting interviewed or hired for job openings
- Management favoring younger workers for promotions and career development opportunities
- Ageist remarks and jokes
- Exclusion of older employees from projects or activities
- Workplace policies that disproportionately impact older employees
- Layoffs targeting older workers under the guise of “restructuring”
Age discrimination can be challenging to identify and document. But employees should watch out for the following red flags:
- Derogatory remarks about your age by managers or coworkers
- Being passed over for promotion in favor of a younger colleague with less experience
- Exclusion from training and development opportunities
- Sudden negative performance reviews after years of positive feedback
- Drastic reduction in job duties or responsibilities
- Being singled out for layoff despite positive reviews
If you believe you experienced any of the above, document every detail. Save any emails, performance reviews, or other records that could help demonstrate unfair treatment. Proving age discrimination can be difficult, so any pieces of evidence help tremendously with your case. Most importantly, consult an attorney to understand your rights. The Boston age discrimination lawyers at Joseph & Norinsberg are here to help.
Potential Remedies Available to Age Discrimination Victims in Boston
Under state and federal law, there are remedies available to employees who have experienced age discrimination, including:
- Back pay for lost wages due to wrongful termination or failure to promote
- Reinstatement to your previous position, if applicable
- Compensatory damages for emotional distress
- Punitive damages in cases of especially egregious misconduct
- Attorney’s fees
- Court orders requiring policy changes at your employer to prevent future discrimination
The experienced Boston employment law attorneys at Joseph & Norinsberg have a proven track record of securing settlements and verdicts in age discrimination cases. Don’t suffer in silence for another day. We will fight to get you the fair compensation you deserve and hold your employer accountable. If your case goes to trial, you can trust us to aggressively litigate for you.
Legal Protections Against Age Discrimination in Boston
There are important protections under state and federal law prohibiting age discrimination:
Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act
- Protects individuals 40 years of age or older
- Applies to employers with six or more employees
- Prohibits age discrimination in hiring, firing, compensation, and other terms of employment
- The burden is on the employee to prove age was a motivating factor in adverse action
Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- Protects individuals 40 years of age or older
- Applies to employers with 20 or more employees
- Prohibits age discrimination in hiring, firing, compensation, and other terms of employment
- The burden is on the employer to prove adverse action was based on reasonable factors other than age
Additionally, Massachusetts law contains strong protections against retaliation. It is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees who file age discrimination complaints or oppose discriminatory practices. Victims have the legal right to file a retaliation claim with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination if they experience any form of retaliation for exercising their rights under the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act.
Contact Our Boston Age Discrimination Attorneys Today
If you have experienced age discrimination in the workplace, our attorneys will fight to secure the compensation you deserve. With over 20 years of experience and a 90 percent success rate, we are passionate about relentless advocacy for the underdog. We will listen. We will investigate. And if you have a case, we will fight aggressively for justice.
We believe cases are not won by “showmanship” inside the courtroom but by tireless and time-consuming preparation outside of court. When other law firms are at the end of their rope, we tie a knot and keep fighting to get you justice.
You don’t have to suffer workplace age discrimination in silence—let us seek justice for you. Contact the experienced Boston age bias lawyers at Joseph & Norinsberg today for a free consultation. Our attorneys provide services in both English and Spanish to make workplace discrimination victims as comfortable as possible. Call 212-227-5700 or reach out online to get started.
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