Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia

age discrimination?

For 2 years I have been employed by the same retail store. During this time I have been turned down three times for a promotion to assistant manager. The only reason I have been given is my age. First, I was told the age limit was 20(I was 19), now it is 21(I am now 20). In each case, my experience and job performance exceeded those of the new hires, and all have been detremental to the store. Is it legal for the company to deny a promotion on the sole basis of age?


Asked on 1/23/03, 11:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeff Kent Kent & Merritt, P.A.

Re: age discrimination?

In this case, it probably is legal, assuming they are not violating their own policies. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act only protects those individuals aged 40 and above. Since Georgia does not have any laws giving additional protection to those under 40, there are no laws protecting people under the age of 40 from age discrimination.

The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. Consult with your own attorney before taking legal action. No attorney/cleint relationship has been created or should be implied.

Read more
Answered on 1/23/03, 12:39 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Labor and Employment Law questions and answers in Georgia