How to Prove Age Discrimination After Being Laid Off During a “Reduction in Force” in California
In California, you can prove age discrimination in a “reduction in force” (RIF) by showing facts that the layoff disproportionately targeted workers age 40+ and that the employer’s stated RIF reasons are a pretext. RIFs are common in California, but they do not give employers a free pass to use age as a deciding factor. […]