Age Discrimination
I filed an age discrimination complaint with the PA Human Relations Commmission and EOC after being left go at a local hospital after 27 1/2 years (age 51). Their legal staff finds that probable cause exists and a conciliation meeting is scheduled this month.
Would it be wise for me to also file a civil suit agains the employer or will they make a monetary settlement at the conciliation meeting? I am currently employed by a construction management company building a new hospital. They are out of Baltimore MD. When this job is completed (10/09) I will be unemployed. I am currently 53, will be 54 then. It will be very difficult to find other employement at my age and in my location. As of this time, the company does not have any upcoming jobs in this area after completion of the hospital.
Re: Age Discrimination
No, actually, you should NOT file suit as well. Actually, you CAN'T file suit at this point. You have to wait until the PHRC completes this process. Still, you should have an attorney represent you at this hearing. Feel free to call our offices. We can do it on a contingent basis, which means no fee unless you recover.
