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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects individuals who are 40 years
of age or older from employment discrimination based on age. The ADEA's protections apply to
both employees and job applicants. Under the ADEA, it is unlawful to discriminate against a
person because of his/her age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment,
including hiring, firing, promotion, layoff, compensation, benefits, job assignments, and training.
It is also unlawful to retaliate against an individual for opposing employment practices that
discriminate based on age or for filing an age discrimination charge, testifying, or participating in
any way in an investigation, proceeding, or litigation under the ADEA.
The ADEA applies to employers with 20 or more employees, including state and local
governments. It also applies to employment agencies and labor organizations, as well as to the
federal government.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has enforcement authority for the
ADEA.
of age or older from employment discrimination based on age. The ADEA's protections apply to
both employees and job applicants. Under the ADEA, it is unlawful to discriminate against a
person because of his/her age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment,
including hiring, firing, promotion, layoff, compensation, benefits, job assignments, and training.
It is also unlawful to retaliate against an individual for opposing employment practices that
discriminate based on age or for filing an age discrimination charge, testifying, or participating in
any way in an investigation, proceeding, or litigation under the ADEA.
The ADEA applies to employers with 20 or more employees, including state and local
governments. It also applies to employment agencies and labor organizations, as well as to the
federal government.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has enforcement authority for the
ADEA.
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