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Age Discrimination

Fighting for Fairness for Older Workers in Southern California Workplaces

Have you been treated unfairly at work because of your age? You’re not alone—and you’re not without legal options. At KF Law, we represent workers in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California who have experienced age discrimination on the job.

California law protects workers over 40 from being denied opportunities, harassed, or fired because of their age. If you suspect your employer has discriminated against you, our experienced age discrimination lawyers are ready to help.


What Is Age Discrimination?

Age discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant less favorably because of their age—typically when they are 40 years or older. This type of discrimination is illegal under both California and federal law.

Examples of age discrimination in the workplace include:

  • Being passed over for a promotion in favor of a younger, less qualified employee

  • Termination or layoff based on “early retirement” pressure

  • Being told you’re “overqualified” for positions you’re fully capable of performing

  • Exclusion from training, projects, or meetings

  • Derogatory comments about age or assumptions about your ability to adapt to technology

  • Sudden performance criticism after years of positive reviews

  • Not being hired because a company wants a “younger image”

If any of these situations sound familiar, your employer may have violated the law.


Age Discrimination Laws That Protect California Workers

Both California and federal laws prohibit age-based discrimination:

  • California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)

  • Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

  • California Labor Code §1102.5 (protecting whistleblowers and those reporting violations)

These laws apply to decisions involving:

  • Hiring and firing

  • Compensation

  • Job assignments

  • Promotions and demotions

  • Training and advancement opportunities

  • Harassment and retaliation

Our legal team will review your situation and help you determine if your rights have been violated.


Compensation for Age Discrimination Victims

If you’ve experienced age discrimination in your workplace, you may be entitled to:

  • Back pay (wages lost due to termination or denied promotions)

  • Front pay (future lost earnings)

  • Emotional distress damages

  • Reinstatement or job advancement

  • Punitive damages for willful violations

  • Attorneys’ fees and legal costs

We will fight for the maximum compensation available under California and federal law.


Why Choose [Your Firm Name]?

  • 🏆 Over a decade of success in California employment law

  • 💼 Deep experience in age discrimination and retaliation cases

  • 💬 Compassionate counsel and aggressive legal strategy

  • 💸 No fees unless we win your case

  • 📍 Locally based and proud to serve workers throughout Southern California

We understand how painful and humiliating workplace discrimination can be, and we know how to hold employers accountable.


Serving Employees Across Los Angeles and Southern California

We represent clients in a wide range of industries, including:

🏢 Technology | Education | Healthcare | Entertainment | Finance | Retail

Our firm serves employees in:

📍 Los Angeles | Santa Monica | Burbank | Pasadena | Long Beach
📍 Orange County | San Bernardino | Riverside | Inland Empire | Ventura County

Whether you’re still employed, recently fired, or considering legal action, we’re ready to help.


Speak to a Los Angeles Age Discrimination Lawyer Today

If you believe your employer discriminated against you because of your age, don’t wait. California law has strict deadlines for filing a claim. Let us help you take the first step toward justice.