Can I be wrongfully terminated due to age discrimination?

Yes, you can be wrongfully terminated due to age discrimination in California. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of age. People age 40 and older are protected from age discrimination by this law. If you believe that you have been wrongfully terminated due to discrimination based on age, you can file a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). The complaint must be filed within one year of the date of the wrongful termination. The DFEH will investigate the complaint and contact both parties. If the DFEH finds that discrimination took place, it will issue an order telling the employer to take action. This can include reinstating the employee to the same job as before the termination. The employer may also be required to pay wages, benefits, and civil penalties. If the DFEH does not find that discrimination took place, you can go to court, where you will have the right to present your evidence and have a judge decide if you were wrongfully terminated due to age discrimination. If you have experienced wrongful termination due to age discrimination, it is important to investigate your legal options and discuss them with an experienced attorney. You could be entitled to compensation for damages, such as lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

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