Legal Question in Employment Law in Arkansas

Discremination

I was called into the office on 12-16-02 at the end of the work day to be told I was laid off due to cut back and no money. I was training to do someone else's job at the time and contiuing to do my own. The next day they brought a younger girl in that took my place at a higher pay who had previously quit 3 times.I beleive I have a case to sue them and want to know if I am correct or what I have to do. They lied to me and replaced me which was not cutting back at all. Now I have no job.


Asked on 1/02/03, 11:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Crone Crone & McEvoy, PLC

Re: Discremination

If you are over 40 you may have an excellent case for age discrimination based on the facts you cite. The value of your case will depend on such factors as:

1. How long you worked for the company;

2. Your discipinary record;

3. How much you made;

4. Whether you can find subsitute employment quickly;

5. How much younger than you is your replacement;

6. How much less money she is making;

7. How much less qualified for the job she is;

8. How the termination was handled; and,

9. Other factors.

You should complain to the EEOC as soon as possible. You should also contact an employment law attorney. My firm and I have handled many age discrimination claims. Please visit my website devoted exclusively to age discrimination: www.agerights.com. Please feel free to contact me if you have any more questions at 800.403.7868 or [email protected].

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Answered on 1/02/03, 11:43 am


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