Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey
Suspected discrimination
4 professionals in my dept., all over the age of 50, have been rated ''partially meets expectations.'' including myself. The other 2 individuals, newer and younger, received a rating of ''fully meets expectations.''
In Feb. 2008 I received a rating of exceeds expectations.
A new director was assigned to our team in April 2008 and a new Mgr. in Aug. 2008. Now out of a dept. of 6, 4 are rated at this lower rating. I suspect that this is a ploy by the management to force the older emps. out to make room for a younger and less ''expensive'' team.
We work for a company that employs approx. 11,000 people in the state of NJ.
Please offer some advice.
Thank you.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Suspected discrimination
This could be a case of age discrimination, and the law in NJ is tougher on employers. You and your co-workers should schedule a time to come to our office to discuss your options and/or recovery.