@OP OKAY BOOMER!
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Age discrimination is illegal, IF you can prove it in court. Same with discrimination against other protected classes.
In answer to your question, some folks have pursued this with legal help, sometimes on the basis of not getting legally required WARN notice, or discrimination.
You're not going to win that fight, sorry. Oracle has no legal obligation to provide severance to anyone unless it's specifically mentioned in the employment agreement.
@OP Most states you are an at will employee, they do not even need to give you severance. The truth hurts. In this instance I think you should take what you can get. Does not take away the pain of being let go..
Unless you can prove with clear evidence, and you have money to endure the long process, is not worthy. Oracle is a law firm that sells software on the side.
Most probably you can do it in Europe, but not in USA.
@OP
No. The practical realities prevent it.
Welcome to the new serf/plebe class.
OP, What would be the basis for the legal action? They are not required to pay severance beyond the WARN requirements where those apply. The severance provided for the number of years worked is a gift. The fact that other companies give better exit packages to their employees isn't grounds for legal action. The severance packages could actually get even worse.