Age discrimination in employment is prohibited and gives rise to a private cause of action under federal and California law. Under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA)”) it is unlawful for any employer to take an adverse action against an employee “because of such individual’s age.” 29 U.S.C. § 623(a). Under the California […]
Category: Discrimination
Title VII discrimination
SEC. 2000e-2. [Section 703] (a) Employer practices It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer – (1) to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual’s race, color, religion, […]