Does anyone know of a ki-ler lawyer in austin, tx area to take on age targeted LR cases in latest layoffs?
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I really hate people who sprout off personal opinions rather then simply help answer someone's question. So, before going to a lawyer, grab your reviews and any other documentation you can before they lock you out. Then, open a case with Cisco's employee relationship with your concerns and ask them to respond, which they won't but its documented, then open a case with EEOC, if enough cases are opened with both employee relations and EEOC , Cisco will need to address. A lawyer consult will cost about $250, lawyers look at EEOC cases if they see a high number they may actually reach out to you for a possible class action. Good luck in your journey.
They're pretty airtight on age strategy -- unfortunate for the 30-something that got LR'd to balance the age discrimination equation
@OP, did you relatively recently receive some unexpected RSU or raise before your layoff?
@ev suing for age discrimination is futile unless you have specific evidence that you were singled out for your age. There are so many factors to be considered and age is only one of them. One thing that comes with age is higher compensation and this was most like what got you on the list. Other people can do your job for far less.
@ep just because you sue doesn't mean you will get more even if you are special. It has nothing to do with what you think you are worth. Most people grossly overvalue themselves. You probably considered yourself indispensable right up to the point when you got laid off.
The world would be so so much poorer if we all thought challenging the norm is futile. If you think you can't, then you can't. Raise your head up and know if you worked hard, contributed exceptionally, and pushed boundaries others were too comfortable to touch, then a layoff is not your report card. It's a business decision. Whether that decision includes ageism is what you need to consider.
The late nights were real. The ideas you fought for were real. A reorg doesn't undo any of that.
When you're younger this kind of thing can wreck you. You may tie everything you are to the job and when the job goes, you feel like you go with it. But the years teach you something nobody else can. You stop needing someone to tell you what you bring. You just know. Because you've been knocked down before and you got back up before and at some point that stops being a story you tell yourself and starts being something you carry in your bones.
So if this just happened to you, feel it. Be upset. But do not confuse a business decision with your worth.
Whoever gets you next is getting someone who knows exactly what they bring to the table. And that kind of knowing only comes with time.
@em
Yes some of us are special. Those who don't know the difference are destined settle for less know your worth!
@cd something you need to take into consideration is that OP came to a layoff website to get legal advice even if it is just recommending a lawyer.
You can give your money away to whomever you want. I am sure you are special.
Not everyone is a rockstar no matter your age
You are spot on. No one can assess anothers situation unless you know the details any you who say it's a waste of time do not know the situation. It's absurd to give your absolute opinion without the individuals journey.
@b6+1kschpp0c - is spot on. Don't waste your money. If you read the fine print of your severance package - which you have to sign in order to get your money - it states you agree not to sue the company for age discrimination or for any other reason.
I disagree with all replies above. I was impacted by the LR and am seeking the advice of counsel on Tuesday due to age and disability as well. try TrellisLaw website to find Cisco cases. There are quite a few.
Listen to @b6 OP
Why give your severance to a lawyer?
Honestly, a waste of time and money and will be emotionally draining for months if not years. I totally understand the age discrimination angle, especially after an LR, but those cases are very difficult or impossible to win unless there’s very direct evidence. Big companies like Cisco go into layoffs with extensive documentation, statistical analysis, AND LEGAL REVIEW specifically designed to defend against age discrimination claims.
Even if we feel (or know) we had a strong performance record, once lawyers get involved the company will present broad workforce data showing the layoffs affected multiple age groups, business units, salary bands, roles, etc. Extremely hard to prove the decision was age-related. Save the time, money, emotional well being you still have and move on, don't let the LR define you by fighting it. Good luck.