THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024 Page 15 IMPROVING | FROM Page 1 vere,” said Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio, who represents the developer. “While the park served a useful purpose decades ago, the trailers had fallen into signifi cant disrepair and the community had become a heavy burden on City resources,” he added. Helge-Gansett is also planning on cleaning the long-neglected Green’s Creek behind the park and improving storm water management for the large parcel. “Our goal from the very beginning has been to complete a project that aligns with the vision articulated by city leaders and residents,” said Manchester. “We are thrilled to commence demolition and cleanup, improve public access to the waterway and to help improve the quality of life for people in this wonderful neighborhood.” A fi refi ghter is shown dragging a fi re hose at the scene of a fully engulfed mobile home last year. How to Fight Back Against Age Discrimination This is the aftermath of a fi re that destroyed this mobile home at the former Lee’s Trailer Park. LEAGUE | FROM Page 8 ert Leoni, Henry Omura. GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY CHELSEA: Rosalinda Rojas. LYNN ENGLISH: Maddie McHale. MEDFORD: Emma Beardsley (MVP), Neha Mankekar, Rosalie Nicholas. REVERE: Rocio Gonzalez Castillo, Olivia Rupp. SOMERVILLE: Meredith Fellinger, Greta O'Sullivan. BOYS & COED GOLF EVERETT: Makenzie Powers. LYNN CLASSICAL: Cooper Dalferro, Kyle McKenna. LYNN ENGLISH: Jacoby Comeau, John Crowley, Riley Driscoll. MALDEN: Chris MacDonald REVERE: Frankie Annunziata. MEDFORD: Anthony Madarese, D.J. McDonough. SOMERVILLE: Emmett Easton (MVP). Undefeated Everett wins Middle School Boys Basketball Regular Season Championship, Malden is second and Revere third Congratulations to the Everett Middle School Boys Basketball team, which on Wednesday completed an undefeated regular season, fi nishing a perfect 10-0. In second play was Malden, as Coach Ronnie Luke's team went 7-3. Revere was third at 6-4 and Chelsea was fourth at 5-5. Playoff s will be held next week on Monday and Wednesday. Tentatively and not confi rmed, Everett Boys will host Chelsea on Monday and Malden will host Revere. Sites and times will be announced. Dear Savvy Senior, What are the steps to take to fi ght against age discrimination in the workplace, and where can I turn to for help if I think I’ve got a case? Passed Over Paul Dear Paul, If you believe your age has cost you in the workplace – whether it’s a job, a promotion, or a raise – you have options for fi ghting back. Here’s what you should know along with some steps to take against this illegal workplace activity. ADEA Protection The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is your fi rst defense against age discrimination. This is a federal law that says an employer cannot fi re, refuse to hire, or treat you diff erently than other employees because of your age. Some examples of age discrimination include: • You were fi red because your boss wanted to keep younger workers who are paid less. • You were turned down for a promotion, which went to someone younger hired from outside the company, because the boss says the company “needs new blood.” • When company layoff s are announced, most of the persons laid off were older, while younger workers with less seniority and less on-the-job experience were kept on. • Before you were fi red, your supervisor made age-related remarks about you. • You didn’t get hired because the employer wanted a younger-looking person to do the job. The ADEA protects all workMalden Middle School Boys Basketball fi nished 7-3 for the regular season in Greater Boston League play and qualifi ed for the Championship playoff round which will be played next week. (Courtesy/ Malden Public Schools Athletics) ers and job applicants age 40 and over who work for employers that have 20 or more employees – including federal, state and local governments as well as employment agencies and labor unions. If your workplace has fewer than 20 employees, you may still be protected under your state’s anti-age discrimination law. Steps to Take If you think you are a victim of employment age discrimination, you may fi rst want to talk to your supervisor informally or fi le a formal complaint with your company’s human resources department. If that doesn’t resolve the problem, you should then fi le a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) within 180 days from the date of the alleged violation, but it may be extended to 300 days. You can do this online, by mail or in person at your nearest EEOC offi ce (see EEOC. gov/field-office) or call 800669-4000. They will help you through the fi ling process and let you know if you should also fi le a charge with your state anti-discrimination agency. If you do file, be prepared to provide the names of potential witnesses, your notes about age-related comments and other episodes. Once the charge is fi led, the EEOC will investigate your complaint and fi nd either reasonable cause to believe that age discrimination has occurred, or no cause and no basis for a claim. After the investigation, the EEOC will then send you their fi ndings along with a “notice-of-right-to-sue,” which gives you permission to fi le a lawsuit in a court of law. If you decide to sue, you’ll need to hire a lawyer who specializes in employee discharge suits. To fi nd one, see the National Employment Lawyers Association at NELA.org, or your state bar association at FindLegalHelp.org. If you lose your job in a group termination or layoff, you should consider joining forces with other colleagues. There are advantages to proceeding as a group, including sharing costs of the litigation and strengthening your negotiating position. Another option you may want to consider is mediation, which is a fair and effi cient way to help you resolve your employment disputes and reach an agreement. The EEOC offers mediation at no cost if your current or former employer agrees to participate. At mediation, you show up with your evidence, your employer presents theirs and the mediator makes a determination within a day or less. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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