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Age Discrimination
Age discrimination means that an individual is treated differently on the basis of age. Discrimination based on a person's age takes many forms, including discrimination that benefits older persons. Not all discrimination is illegal. For example, once you turn 65, you pay less for transportation, such as lower bus fares, and are entitled to live in special low-income housing reserved for the elderly. Some forms of discrimination are illegal. For example, it is against the law for employers, employment agencies, personnel placement services, labor organizations, public entities, creditors, and credit reporting agencies to discriminate against you based on your age.
If you experience such discrimination, state and federal laws give you the right to take action.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Cincinnati 45202
Description:
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person`s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit.
Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by EEOC laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered.
The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.
Pro Seniors
Cincinnati OH 45237
Description:
Pro Seniors is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:
- legal assistance
- ombudsman services
More about Pro Seniors
Founded in 1975, Pro Seniors is a non-profit organization that provides free legal and long-term care help to older adults. Pro Seniors offers Ohio residents age 60 and older the advice and information they need to solve their legal and nursing home, adult care facility, and home health care problems.
The Pro Seniors Mission
Pro Seniors is dedicated to helping older adults maintain their independence by empowering them, by protecting their interests, and by helping them access resources.
What Pro Seniors Offers
Pro Seniors Legal Hotline serves the State of Ohio. By calling the Pro Seniors Legal Hotline, Ohio residents age 60 or older can receive free assistance over the telephone with a variety of legal or long-term care problems. In Greater Cincinnati, the number to call is (513) 345-4160. In other parts of Ohio, call (800) 488-6070. Find more information on the Legal Hotline by selecting the Legal Hotline link.
Legal Help
If you have a legal problem that cannot be resolved over the telephone, the Legal Hotline may refer you to a Pro Seniors staff attorney if you live in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton or Warren County. Pro Seniors' staff attorneys handle problems that many private attorneys do not, such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, other government benefits and pensions. The Legal Hotline may also refer you to a private attorney who has agreed to accept cases at a reduced fee for clients with limited income.
Legal Information Pamphlets
Pro Seniors provides pamphlets on a variety of subjects, from Medicare and Medicaid to consumer fraud and food stamps. You can find a complete list by selecting the Pamphlets link.
Long-term Care Ombudsmen
If you have a complaint about a nursing home, Pro Seniors can help. The long-term care ombudsmen will investigate and work with you to resolve your concerns about nursing facilities in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren counties. Pro Seniors ombudsmen also handle complaints about home care and adult care facilities. You can find more information about the Ombudsman program by selecting the Ombudsman link. The Ombudsman can also help you choose the right care facility to meet your needs.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in assisting older people and have a few free hours each week, Pro Seniors offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. For more information about our volunteer Ombudsman Program, select the Ombudsman link. If you are concerned about fraud and waste in the health care system, select the Ohio Seniors Fight Fraud link to learn more about volunteering for this project. If you are an attorney, you can assist callers to the Legal Hotline or conduct legal research. Paralegals can provide valuable support to our legal staff. Volunteers also are needed to assist staff with mailings and other office projects.
U.S Department of Labor
Cincinnati 45202
Description:
The WHD enforces Federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. WHD also enforces the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, wage garnishment provisions of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, and a number of employment standards and worker protections as provided in several immigration related statutes. Additionally, WHD administers and enforces the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act and other statutes applicable to Federal contracts for construction and for the provision of goods and services.
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
Closed on federal holidays