In October 2026, Andrew Lacy, Jr., founder of The Lacy Employment Law Firm, was invited to present a continuing legal education program titled “DEI and the Law: Where We Stand” as part of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s “Diversity Through the Decades” 2026 Summit, hosted by the PBA’s Multicultural Bar Committee through the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. Presenting for the state’s premier […]
Andrew Lacy Presents “DEI and the Law: Where We Stand” at the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s 2026 Diversity Summit
Andrew Lacy Invited to Present a Philadelphia Bar Association CLE on Reverse Discrimination
Andrew Lacy, Jr., founder of The Lacy Employment Law Firm, was invited to serve as a panelist for a Philadelphia Bar Association continuing legal education (CLE) program, “The Rise in Reverse Discrimination Cases.” The program was approved for CLE credit and is part of how the nation’s oldest bar association educates practicing attorneys on emerging issues in employment law. The oldest […]
Which Hiring Practices May Be Considered Age Discrimination in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, certain hiring practices may be considered age discrimination if they unfairly exclude or disadvantage applicants based on age, typically 40 or older, under federal law (ADEA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). Common problematic practices include age-targeted job ads, age-related screening questions, biased interview comments, and selection criteria that disproportionately affect older workers without a […]
How Do I Collect Evidence to Prove Workplace Discrimination in New Jersey?
To prove workplace discrimination in New Jersey, you must collect clear, organized evidence that shows you were treated unfairly because of a protected characteristic such as race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). Strong evidence includes written communications, performance records, pay and promotion data, witness statements, and […]
Age Discrimination Settlement Amounts: What Cases Are Worth in PA & NJ
When your employer fires you, demotes you, or forces you out because of your age, one of the first questions you’ll have is practical: what is my case worth? Age discrimination settlement amounts vary dramatically based on your earnings, the strength of your evidence, your employer’s conduct, and which laws apply to your claim. Understanding the damages frameworks under federal, […]
Key Questions to Ask Your Age Discrimination Lawyer Before Hiring
You’re preparing for one of the most important conversations of your professional life. After experiencing what you believe was age discrimination at work, you’ve taken the step of scheduling a consultation with an employment lawyer. The questions you ask during that meeting will determine whether you understand your legal options—and whether this attorney is the right person to handle your […]
Examples of Age Discrimination in the Workplace: What It Looks Like
You’ve worked for decades, built expertise, and contributed consistently to your employer. Then something shifts. Maybe it’s comments about “fresh perspectives” or being left off meeting invites. Perhaps you’re suddenly facing performance criticisms that never existed before, or you’re watching younger colleagues get promoted while you’re passed over. These experiences leave many workers wondering: is this age discrimination? Age discrimination […]
What Age Qualifies for Age Discrimination Protection in PA and NJ?
If you’re wondering whether your age makes you eligible for protection under employment discrimination laws, you’re asking the right question. Age discrimination laws don’t protect everyone equally—the threshold age and scope of protection varies significantly depending on whether your claim falls under federal, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey law. Understanding these distinctions can determine whether you have a viable legal claim […]
Age Discrimination Examples: Recognizing Illegal Treatment at Work
When your manager starts mentioning retirement during every performance review, or when the company replaces you with someone twenty years younger after calling your position “eliminated,” you may be experiencing age discrimination. Recognizing these patterns is the first step toward understanding your rights. Workers over 40 in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have legal protections against age-based workplace discrimination, but many […]
What Is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act? Your Rights Explained
When an employer passes you over for a promotion in favor of someone decades younger, tells you you’re “overqualified” during an interview, or suggests you should consider retirement, the question of legal protection naturally arises. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act—commonly known as the ADEA—is the federal law that makes these actions illegal. Understanding what the ADEA covers, who it […]