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more_legal_areas discriminationFederal and state laws prohibit age discrimination at workplaces. Age discrimination is defined as an employer discriminating (treating someone differently and badly) based on the person's age — with "age" generally being older, not younger.
In 1967, Congress passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) to protect individuals aged 40 years and older from discrimination based on their age. The ADEA says that an employer with at least 20 employees cannot refuse to hire, refuse to promote, or fire a person based solely on his or her age. For example:
Examples of Possible Age Discrimination
Age discrimination can take some subtle forms, and employers are often clever about hiding their discriminatory practices. Here are a few examples of age discrimination:
State Anti-Age Discrimination Laws
The ADEA is a federal law that applies only to companies with at least 20 employees. Most states in the U.S. also have age discrimination statutes, many of which apply to companies with less than 20 employees. The details of the state laws vary, and it's best to consult a knowledgeable employment discrimination attorney in your state to find out the exact parameters of your state's laws.
Contact an Employment Discrimination Lawyer
Age discrimination is a complex field of law. If you feel that you're the victim of age discrimination, you should discuss your situation with an experienced attorney. Contact a skilled age discrimination attorney today, and be prepared to explain in detail the circumstances that are troubling you. The attorney will describe your legal rights and options.
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