California Age Discrimination Attorneys

Legal Protection for Workers Over 40

If you’ve been denied a promotion, laid off, or replaced by a younger worker because of your age, you may have a legal claim. Our attorneys help California employees fight back against age-based discrimination.

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$23,783,845

Premise Liability

$5,000,000

Premise Liability

$4,500,000

Sexual Harassment

$4,000,000

Racial Discrimination

$2,375,000

Sexual Discrimination

$2,000,000

Disability Discrimination

$1,962,500

Wrongful Death

$1,875,000

Gender Discrimination

Understand Your Rights

Age Discrimination Is Illegal in California

Both California law and the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protect workers age 40 and older from unfair treatment in the workplace. Under these laws, employers cannot make job decisions based on age—including hiring, firing, demotions, layoffs, promotions, or assignments.

Age discrimination can include:

  • Being passed over for promotions or raises 
  • Replaced by a younger, less experienced worker 
  • Forced out through early retirement or layoffs 
  • Age-related comments or “jokes” from management 
  • Denied training or advancement opportunities 
  • Systematic exclusion from leadership roles 

This type of bias often appears during company restructuring, layoffs, or management transitions. While employers may try to mask their decisions as business-related, patterns of targeting older employees can expose unlawful conduct.

Employee Lawyers helps workers gather evidence, assess patterns, and take legal action against age discrimination. We know what to look for and how to build a strong case.

How We Help

Strategic Legal Action for Age Discrimination Claims

We represent clients throughout California in high-stakes age discrimination claims. Whether you’ve been wrongfully terminated or unfairly sidelined, we’re here to advocate for your rights and pursue full compensation.

What you can expect from our firm:

  • Direct attorney involvement from start to finish 
  • Experience with employment discrimination law at both state and federal levels 
  • No upfront costs — we work on contingency 
  • Bilingual legal service in English and Spanish 
  • A strategic, trial-ready approach to every case 

We pursue damages for lost wages, missed promotions, emotional distress, and other losses. You deserve to be treated fairly regardless of your age. If your employer crossed the line, we can help hold them accountable.

We Take Employment Law Personally

Direct Attorney Access

From day one, you’ll speak with a real attorney who understands your case and guides you through every step.

Selective Case Intake

We only take on cases where we know we can make a difference. That means more focus and firepower for every client.

Employment Law Focus

From harassment and discrimination to complex class actions, we know California labor law and how to apply it.

Proven Litigation Experience

We’ve gone up against major corporations and defense firms. We build strong cases and fight smart.

Community-Driven Practice

We care about the people we serve and give back through support of local organizations and workers’ causes.

Bilingual
Legal Support

We offer legal services in both English and Spanish to better serve our community.

Who We Are

Driven by Values.
Focused on Results.

Employee Lawyers is a California-based law firm focused on protecting workers from discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and other job-related violations. 

Our team combines big-firm experience with the personal attention of a boutique practice. We take a selective, client-first approach. Every client gets direct access to their attorney, honest guidance, and a strategy built around results.

Client Stories

California Employees We’ve Helped


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