On February 15th, 60-year old Emma J. Robinson filed suit against Jarvis Christian College in the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division for age discrimination.  According to the filing, Robinson worked for the college as executive secretary to the college's president, but was recently demoted from her position.  Her replacement is noted as being less qualified for the position and 15 years younger.

Robinson began working at Jarvis Christian College as a secretary in 1975.  She was promoted a number of times until reaching the highest level secretarial position as executive secretary to the college president.  However, in July 2010, Robinson was informed that she had been demoted to the position of administrative associate for Advanced Services.

In this position, Robinson earns approximately $15,000 less a year than she did in her previous position as executive secretary.  She is seeking both liquidated and statutory damages, lost income, compensation for court costs, attorney fees, and intrestest, and reinstatement to her previously held position.

To discuss the steps to take if you or someone you know has been the victim of age discrimination in the workplace, contact the Houston age discrimination lawyers of Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 today.