Age Discrimination Attorney in Alabama and Georgia
Age Discrimination
If you're 40 or older and feel you've been passed over, pushed out, or treated differently at work—age discrimination might be to blame. While employers may not say it outright, age bias can show up in hiring, promotions, layoffs, and more. The good news? Federal and state laws protect older workers from unfair treatment—and The Workers’ Firm is here to help you assert your rights.
What Is Age Discrimination?
Age discrimination happens when an employee or job applicant over 40 is treated unfairly because of their age. This can include being denied promotions, facing harsher discipline than younger coworkers, or being pressured to retire.
Our team of Alabama and Georgia age discrimination attorneys knows how to identify the signs and build strong cases on behalf of workers who are pushed aside simply for getting older.
Common Examples of Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Targeted Hiring Practices
Only advertising jobs on platforms that skew young, or using software to exclude older applicants, can be a sign of discriminatory intent.
A Trend of Younger Hires
If promotions and job offers consistently go to younger, less-experienced employees, your employer’s hiring pattern may reflect age bias.
Discriminatory Workplace Policies
Policies that disproportionately impact older employees—and aren’t justified by business necessity—can violate the law.
Unequal Discipline or Termination
Older workers being penalized for behavior that’s overlooked in younger colleagues is a major red flag.
Early Retirement Pressure or Layoffs
Being offered a buyout or seeing your position “eliminated,” only to have it reopened for a younger hire later, could point to illegal conduct.
Age-Based Harassment
Derogatory comments about “being old,” "slowing down," or jokes about retirement create a hostile work environment—and the law doesn’t tolerate it.
Your Rights Under Federal and State Law
ADEA – Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Federal law protects employees 40+ from discrimination by employers with 20+ workers. It applies to hiring, firing, promotions, training, and other workplace decisions.
AADEA – Alabama’s Age Discrimination Law
Alabama allows you to file a private age discrimination lawsuit without going through the EEOC first—a faster route to action.
Georgia Protections
Georgia employees are protected under the federal ADEA. If you’re in Georgia and have faced age discrimination at work, our employment attorneys in Georgia are here to guide you through the process.
Do I Have an Age Discrimination Case?
You might, if:
- You're 40 or older
- You've experienced a negative job action (termination, demotion, loss of benefits, harassment)
- You have evidence suggesting age was a factor
Helpful documentation includes:
- Emails or texts referencing your age
- Notes on patterns of younger employees being favored
- Witness statements from coworkers
- Performance reviews before and after adverse actions
What You May Be Entitled To
If your employer is found liable for age discrimination, you may recover:
- Lost wages and benefits
- Reinstatement or promotion
- Emotional distress damages
- Punitive damages (in certain cases)
- Attorney’s fees
Why Choose The Workers’ Firm?
At The Workers’ Firm, we believe experience should be respected—not used against you. Our team of age discrimination lawyers in Alabama and Georgia is dedicated to protecting the rights of older workers, whether you’ve faced subtle bias or outright termination.
We know how hard it is to speak up—and how much is at stake. We’ll guide you every step of the way, from gathering evidence to representing you in court if needed.
Take the First Step
Toward Fair Treatment
If you're over 40 and believe you were fired, denied a job, or treated unfairly because of your age, you have legal options. Don’t wait—contact The Workers’ Firm today to schedule a free, confidential consultation with an experienced Alabama or Georgia age discrimination attorney.
