California | Employment Law
Legal Question
Hello,
I have been a very successful, iconic employee at a multi billion dollar company. We have been downsizing our department which may be outsourced.
I would like to stay as long as possible with the company and have applied for a position that has been traditionally staffed by young women. I am by far the most qualified person-can the company not hire me because of my male gender, ethnicity or age (slightly over 40)?
Secondly, if we do get downsized, what sort of attorney should I retain to negotiate terms? I do not want to agree to non-disclosure, or to not work for a competitor as my knowledge and experience would be very valuable to a competitor-unless the company would be willing to negotiate. Also, a behind the scenes book about this well loved and despised company could be lucrative.
Thanks.


