Workplace Age Gender Discrimination

Summary

The user is experiencing age and gender discrimination at their remote workplace. The company is based in California, but the user works from Massachusetts. The user has documented incidents of discrimination but has not reported them to HR. The user is considering seeking legal advice and has been advised that in Massachusetts, age and gender discrimination are illegal under both state and federal laws. The user was also informed that the laws of the state where the employee works generally apply.

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Discrimination at work
What type of discrimination are you experiencing at work? It's important to know as laws vary depending on the type of discrimination.
Age discrimination and possibly gender discrimination
Could you please provide more details about the incidents of discrimination you've experienced at work?
My boss was caught disparaging my work based on my age to an employee outside my department. This employee complained to either HR or my boss's boss, I'm unsure which. I have been bullied and excluded from work in ways that, based on my boss's comments, may be attributable to sexism but this is harder to prove
What state are you located in? Laws regarding workplace discrimination can vary by location.
I work remotely in MA, the company is in CA
Are you aware if your company has an anti-discrimination policy in place?
I believe they do
What specific actions have been taken by your company after the complaint was made?
I have been working with my boss less in ine if my projects, on another an additional supervisor was assigned to work with me, and my boss's boss has been keeping tabs on me to see if I'm doing OK. But none if the details of what happened have been discussed with me directly. I'm also concerned that I don't have performance goals or a recent performance review documented.
Have you reported these incidents to your HR department or any higher authority in your company?
I have not. One incident was reported by someone outside my team to either HR or higher management
What actions have been taken by the person who reported the incident?
I'm not aware of all their actions
What evidence do you have of the discrimination you're experiencing?
Only the other person who has been a witness to my boss's behavior. Some if ny teammates have been witnesses but many of them also participated in some bullying les by my boss, so I'm unsure right now if one ir more if them would testify to the behavior
Have you documented any incidents of discrimination or bullying, such as emails, messages, or any other form of communication?
I have documented the incidents, but so far they have been *:* verbal communications.
What specific comments or actions have made you feel discriminated against based on your age and gender?
My boss disparaged my work based on my age to a coworker outside my team. My boss, in *:* interactions, will reframe my professional work or questions as trivial and gender-related, such as saying "I understand why you're worried, I have a daughter" in a condescending tone when I asked a professional question about the tone to use when working with a client
Have you considered seeking legal advice from an employment lawyer? In Massachusetts, age and gender discrimination are illegal under state and federal laws.
Yes
What steps have you taken towards seeking legal advice?
Looking for lawyers who can consult me in my area
What is your exact location in Massachusetts? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the nearest court or legal aid services.
I would rather not say on chat
Understood. You can look for employment lawyers in your area. They can guide you on how to proceed with your case based on Massachusetts and federal discrimination laws.
Thanks
What specific actions have you taken to document these incidents of discrimination?

In Massachusetts, age and gender discrimination are illegal under both state and federal laws. If you decide to take legal action, you may need to contact the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD).
A quick question, if I'm based in MA but my employer is in CA, do employment laws from CA or MA apply?
Generally, the laws of the state where the employee works apply. However, specific circumstances may vary. Consulting with an employment lawyer can provide clarity.
Thanks, have a good day
You're welcome, ****. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions in the future. Have a good day!