Most cases are built on patterns of behavior that show your age was a motivating factor in your employer’s decision, which could include:

  • Comments about your age
  • References to wanting someone “younger” or “’fresh” 
  • Patterns of laying off older employees while retaining younger ones in similar roles
  • Being passed over for promotions given to younger, less experienced coworkers
  • Sudden negative performance reviews after years of positive ones 

Read more about the key evidence needed to prove employment discrimination.