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ABA Family Legal Guide
The Rights of Older Americans
Age Discrimination on the Job
What to Do if You Are Discriminated Against
- What can I do if I have been forced to retire, fired, or otherwise discriminated against because of my age?
- What is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?
- Do I have to contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) with my claim, or can I file my own lawsuit?
- What information should be included in my charge?
- How long do I have to file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?
- What happens once I file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?
- If the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) files a lawsuit on my behalf, can I still sue separately?
- If the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) does not file a lawsuit, is there a limit to how long I have to sue the discriminating party?
- Are state age discrimination laws identical to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)?
- How do I know if my state has an enforcement agency?
- What should I consider in deciding whether to file a private lawsuit under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)?
- What role will the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) play in my lawsuit?
- What if my employer retaliates against me because I file a charge?
- If there is already a lawsuit against my employer for age discrimination, can I join it?
- What will happen if I win my case?
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