2006-12-07 04:23:13 · 6 answers · asked by redhatter728 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Just because you're sixty does not mean you are exempt from being fired for any reason.
The only legal recourse you'd have is if you were dismissed BECAUSE you were 60--but you'd have to prove it was that and not poor performance, or job elimination.
2006-12-07 04:25:53 · answer #1 · answered by Emily B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most states are 'at will' - meaning an employer doesn't need a reason to fire you. The only exceptions are special classes that are protected, where they must show cause to dismiss. I don't believe state laws generallly cover age, but if you have an age discrimination law, and can prove that this is the only reason for the termination, you can sue.
2006-12-07 12:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are laws against age discrimination. You would have to prove that they dismissed you strictly because of your age and not some other reason.
2006-12-07 12:32:06 · answer #3 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the person is still able to do their job, then yes: it is called Age Discrimination....Look up on web to determine what avenues to take.....
2006-12-07 12:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yet our legislators are able to legislate to any ripe ole age. Did someone just mention something about justice???
2006-12-07 12:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is called age discrimination.
2006-12-07 12:24:38 · answer #6 · answered by talarlo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋