AGE DISCRIMINATION
Age Discrimination in the Workplace: West Virginia and Ohio
We handle age discrimination cases from our offices in Buckhannon, Clarksburg, Morgantown, Parkersburg, and Canton, Ohio.
Laws Protecting Older Workers
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
West Virginia Human Rights Act
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112
Common Forms of Age Discrimination
Termination and Forced Retirement
Hiring Discrimination
Layoffs and Reductions in Force
Denial of Promotions and Opportunities
Disparate Treatment in Performance Evaluations
Harassment Based on Age
Proving Age Discrimination
Direct evidence includes statements by decision-makers reflecting age-based bias — comments about the employee’s age, references to wanting a “younger” workforce, or remarks about the employee’s proximity to retirement. Circumstantial evidence includes the timing of adverse actions relative to age-related events (such as reaching a milestone birthday or becoming eligible for retirement benefits), replacement by a significantly younger employee, statistical patterns showing older workers are disproportionately affected by layoffs or denied promotions, a sudden decline in performance evaluations after years of positive reviews, and evidence that the employer’s stated reason for the adverse action is pretextual or inconsistent with the facts.
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The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
Age Discrimination and Retaliation
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Experiencing Age Discrimination?
If you are 40 or older and believe you have been fired, passed over, harassed, or otherwise discriminated against because of your age, contact Klie Law Offices for a free case evaluation, or schedule an appointment online. We serve clients from our offices in Buckhannon, Clarksburg, Morgantown, and Parkersburg in West Virginia, and Canton in Ohio.
Office Locations
Buckhannon
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Clarksburg
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Morgantown
102, Morgantown, WV 26508
Canton, OH
Suite 606
Canton OH, 44718
The first thing you’ll notice when you come to our Law Offices is that we’ll listen to your story. We want to know what you’re going through and what you need. Then, we’ll explain how West Virginia law applies to your specific situation and what your legal options are. There are no cookie-cutter answers here. We create a legal strategy tailored to each client’s individual needs.
Depending on your situation, we will find the right path forward. We are adept at resolving your legal matters through negotiation and mediation whenever possible. But we also won’t hesitate to take your case to trial if that’s what it takes to get the best possible outcome for you.
If you’re facing a legal challenge and need someone in your corner, don’t wait to get the help you deserve. Contact Klie Law Offices today to schedule a confidential consultation and take the first step toward a solution that works for you.





























