If you’ve experienced age discrimination, you may be eligible to recover:
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Lost wages and benefits
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Compensation for emotional distress
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Job reinstatement (in some cases)
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Attorneys’ fees and legal costs
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Punitive damages, when warranted
Experience Should Be an Asset—Not a Liability
Age Discrimination – Employment Law
Older workers bring valuable experience, reliability, and knowledge to the workplace. Yet every day, employees over 40 face unfair treatment simply because of their age. At DiSilvio Young, we help workers who’ve been sidelined, demoted, or terminated because of age discrimination. If you’ve been treated unfairly based on your age, you don’t have to accept it—you can fight back.
The ADEA and similar state laws protect workers age 40 and older from discriminatory practices. These laws apply to:
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Private employers with 20 or more employees
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Government employers (local, state, and federal)
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Employment agencies and labor organizations
Our firm helps clients understand their rights, evaluate potential claims, and pursue the justice they deserve.
What Is Age Discrimination?
Age discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant less favorably because of their age—typically if the person is 40 years old or older. This behavior is illegal under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and many state laws.
Discrimination can occur at any stage of employment, including:
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Hiring
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Firing or layoffs
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Promotions or demotions
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Pay and benefits
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Job assignments
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Training and advancement opportunities
Age bias doesn’t always look obvious—it’s often disguised in code words like “culture fit,” “fresh energy,” or “overqualified.” But if you’re being passed over, pushed out, or targeted because of your age, you may have a claim.
Common Examples of Age Discrimination
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Being replaced by a significantly younger employee after termination
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Receiving negative performance reviews despite years of solid work
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Facing pressure to retire or comments suggesting you're “too old to keep up”
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Being excluded from training, promotions, or key meetings
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Not being hired despite clear qualifications and experience
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Layoffs that disproportionately impact older workers
Employers who use age as a factor in employment decisions are violating your legal rights.
Your Rights Under the Law
What You May Be Entitled To
Why Choose DiSilvio Young?
We bring strategic thinking, in-depth legal knowledge, and decades of experience to every case. Our attorneys are committed to protecting workers’ rights and pushing back against biased and unlawful employment practices. We understand what’s at stake—and we fight for results.
Stand Up for Your Rights
If you suspect your employer took action against you because of your age, don’t ignore it. Time limits apply to filing a claim, and evidence can disappear quickly.
Contact DiSilvio Young today for a free, confidential consultation.
Let us help you turn experience into strength—and discrimination into accountability.