They Fired You Because of Your Age ?

Laid off—and replaced by someone younger? You need to ask yourself one question.

Was it really about downsizing?

Or was it about your age?

They said they were eliminating your position.
That your role was no longer needed.
That “budgets are tight.”

But then… you found out someone younger took over the same job.

Same duties. Same desk. New (younger) face.

That’s not just shady—it could be age discrimination.
And under both state and federal law, it’s illegal.

📌 Employers often try to mask age bias with vague excuses like “restructuring” or “moving in a new direction.” But if the real reason they let you go was because of your age, you may have a case.

Here’s what to watch for:
• A pattern of older employees being laid off
• Younger workers getting promotions or retention over you
• Being told you’re “slowing down” or “not adapting”
• A younger employee taking over your exact responsibilities

🛑 None of that is okay.

If you’re over 40 and think your layoff was really about your age, document everything—and contact a lawyer.

At Derek Smith Law Group, we fight for workers who are pushed out, passed over, or replaced because of their age. We’ll help you figure out the truth—and what to do about it.

📞 Free consultation: (800) 807-2209
🌐 www.dereksmithlaw.com

You didn’t get laid off.
You got replaced.
Let’s talk.

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