Members-only forum — Email to join

Workplace Discrimination — Age Discrimination

Started by help_me_freelancer_2026 · Feb 27, 2025 · 1,465 views · 21 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
HM
help_me_freelancer_2026 OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

competing offer triggered retaliation. I've been dealing with this for about 2 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 6 years. My position is exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

WB
worried_buyer_MA

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

RM
RestaurantOwner_Miami

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

HM
help_me_trader_NC

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have Title VII years for this type of claim.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

MA
MusicProducer_ATL

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

RE
RemoteWorker_EU

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

PJ
Paralegal_Jen

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

SA
seeking_advice_investor_CA

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

AE
anon_employee_2022

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

SA
seeking_advice_renter_2023

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

RE
RemoteWorker_EU

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

LT
LandlordTom_TX

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

NL
NursePractitioner_LA

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

HM
help_me_tenant_NC

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

RE
RemoteWorker_EU

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

CH
confused_homeowner_OH

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

PB
PatentAgent_Boston

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

LT
LandlordTom_TX

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

PB
PatentAgent_Boston

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

AF
asking_for_friend_dev_2026

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

FW
frustrated_worker_2023

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

Want to participate in this discussion?

Email owner@terms.law to request access