Fighting for Michigan Employees Who Faced Age Discrimination

What Does Age Discrimination Look Like?

When employers discriminate against employees or job applicants over 40 years of age, they don’t just strip away financial security; they take away a person’s dignity and self-respect. Age discrimination can be blatant (for example, you are told you’re “getting too old” for your job) or subtle (you are suddenly placed on a performance improvement plan or included in the company’s Reduction In Force shortly after you turn 60). Either way, it’s illegal. Whether employers terminate workers over 40 and replace them with younger staff, deny older employees training, promotions, or advancement opportunities, or subject them to negative age-related comments, age discrimination doesn’t just undermine a career; it also violates state and federal law.

Age Discrimination Lawyers Helping You Fight the Long-Lasting Consequences

Age discrimination is about more than a lost job or missing out on a promotion. It can mean years of lost income, retirement insecurity, and a blow to your identity. The financial impact can be devastating, particularly for workers nearing retirement who may struggle to find a comparable position. The emotional toll — like feelings of betrayal, embarrassment, and fear — can be just as severe. Each case represents not just a legal challenge but a personal struggle for dignity and accountability. If our office believes you have a case, we will work to win you compensation for what you have been through.

A Reputation for Success Built on Outstanding Results

Deborah Gordon Law has earned a reputation for success built on significant victories for workers who were harmed by age discrimination. Whether it’s negotiating settlements with large corporate employers or winning precedent-setting trials, Deborah Gordon Law consistently delivers results that change lives. When you hire us, you are partnering with a law firm that knows how to take on powerful employers and win.