Age Discrimination
Age discrimination in the workplace occurs whenever an employee or prospective employee is treated more or less favorably than another based on their age. Although the motivations for discriminating based on an individual's age can vary, federal law prohibits such discrimination in many circumstances, with some key exceptions. This section contains in-depth information on the federal law against age discrimination known as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), resources on filing an age discrimination claim, and more. Please click on a link below to get started:
- Age Discrimination: Overview
A summary of the primary federal law against age discrimination in the workplace, including basic information on claims.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: Age Discrimination
General guidance, statistics, and more on age discrimination filings from the EEOC.
- Filing a Discrimination Charge with the EEOC
Information on filing a discrimination charge with the EEOC, with key dates, FAQs, and more.
- Age Discrimination Law
A breakdown of the anti-age discrimination law known as the ADEA, its coverage and application, exceptions, and more.
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Find out more about the federal law known as the ADEA, which protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older.
- Age Discrimination Facts
- Age Discrimination in Employment
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
- Age Discrimination Law
- EEOC Claims FAQ
- EEOC's Charge Processing Procedures
- Equal Employment Opportunity: Age Discrimination
- Filing an EEOC Complaint or Charge
- What to Expect: An EEOC Cause of Action Chronology