Wrongful Termination and Age Discrimination
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If you believe that you were fired, laid off, demoted or denied a promotion due to your age, you may have a claim for age discrimination under New Jersey and federal employment law. An experienced attorney at Farkas & Donohue in Fairfield will answer your questions and thoroughly explain your legal rights and options in a free consultation. Contact us today.
Legal Remedies for Demotion or Wrongful Termination
In cases of demotion or denied promotion due to age discrimination, the typical remedy sought is to file a lawsuit for full compensation for the income you have lost and will continue to lose or the difference between your current income and that you would be receiving had you received a promotion. These cases are often extremely complex, requiring the services of a skilled employment lawyer with substantial litigation experience in discrimination actions.
Another remedy often sought is to obtain or enhance potential buyout or severance packages. This option is especially appropriate if you feel you are being forced out of your job.
Once you have been fired, the most realistic option is to file a wrongful termination action against your former employer. Although it is next to impossible to regain your employment, you may be able to recover other forms of legal remedy and compensation, including:
- Financial settlement or court award based on lost income and any retirement or pension benefits that would have accrued had you not been unlawfully terminated
- Attorneys fees and costs associated with filing the wrongful termination action
- Punitive damages over and above the potential wages you have lost
In any case of employment discrimination, whether based on age, gender, race, religion, national origin or disability, it is vitally important to consult an experienced and knowledgeable employment law attorney as soon as possible. Your list of options may narrow rapidly once a demotion or wrongful termination has occurred.
To discuss your situation with a dedicated advocate for employees' rights, please contact our office in Fairfield today.
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