On behalf of Curcio Mirzaian Sirot LLC | Nov 23, 2020 | Age Discrimination
Workers in New Jersey and elsewhere who are 40 or older are protected by legislation such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The law applies to both employees and those who are applying for positions with a company. Furthermore, employers are not...
On behalf of Curcio Mirzaian Sirot LLC | Jul 31, 2020 | Age Discrimination
New Jersey is an at-will employment state, meaning that the relationship between employer and employee can usually be terminated at any time by either party. There are several circumstances, though, under which an employee might have the right to sue for wrongful...
On behalf of Curcio Mirzaian Sirot LLC | Jun 4, 2020 | Age Discrimination
Federal law, which covers all states including New Jersey, prohibits age discrimination in employment against individuals 40 or older. Though the Age Discrimination in Employment Act was created over 50 years ago, the AARP reported last year that age discrimination...
On behalf of Curcio Mirzaian Sirot LLC | May 20, 2020 | Age Discrimination
Federal workers in New Jersey and around the country could find it easier to pursue age discrimination claims after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. On April 6, the justices voted 8-1 to lower the burden faced by federal employees who file lawsuits due to alleged...
On behalf of Curcio Mirzaian Sirot LLC | May 4, 2020 | Age Discrimination
Even though employers are supposed to prevent it, people who are age 40 and older may experience discrimination in New Jersey. Sometimes, this bias may not even be conscious, or the discrimination might be subtle. There are certain steps they can take that might...
On behalf of Curcio Mirzaian Sirot LLC | Apr 20, 2020 | Age Discrimination
While many older workers in New Jersey have been victims of age discrimination, it’s often difficult to prove this in a court of law. However, recent federal rulings indicate could make it easier to take action. A pharmacist who worked for the Department of...
On behalf of Curcio Mirzaian Sirot LLC | Mar 19, 2020 | Age Discrimination
New Jersey workers can face discrimination on the job for a number of reasons. While there is rightly much attention focused on the issue, there are several types of discrimination that tend to fly under the radar. Awareness is the key to doing something to solve the...
On behalf of Curcio Mirzaian Sirot LLC | Feb 26, 2020 | Age Discrimination
A long career, with its accrual of experience, makes older employees well-positioned for promotion opportunities. Despite this, some employers opt for younger employees. Sometimes their motivation is financial: they feel they can pay less experienced workers with...
