With baby boomers facing retirement and millennials entering the workforce, there is bound to be friction as the two different generations begin to clash. It is natural to want fresh faces in industries that are targeting the lifestyle choices of a younger market. However, brushing off the wisdom, experience, and business ethics of the older generation is illegal.
In recent years, there has been a flood of international companies who have been accused of ridding of their older employees in favor of younger ones. The latest of these high-profile lawsuits has been filed against Citigroup, Inc. A former employee claimed that when he was let go, he was told that he was too old and set in his ways. This is not the first time that Citigroup, Inc. was accused of age discrimination. In 2016, a senior banker filed suit after the company let him go at the age of 58.
Other international giants have also been accused of age discrimination in recent years, showing a disturbing trend. IBM, Marriott International Inc., Hewlett Packard Inc., and Google Inc. were reported defendants of recent age discrimination lawsuits. Ikea is also allegedly facing five different lawsuits filed against them in the past year.
If you were let go or denied a promotion or raise because of your age, the Philadelphia age discrimination lawyers at The Gold Law Firm P.C. will defend your rights. For a free consultation, call us at 215-569-1999 or contact us online today. Located in Pennsauken, New Jersey and Philadelphia, we serve clients throughout Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and South Jersey.