Age Discrimination

Both elderly and youthful employees can fall victim to age discrimination. Employers are generally not allowed to hire, fire, promote, or decide an employee's compensation based on their age. However, it can be difficult to determine whether an employer's actions were motivated by age discrimination, or by a genuine belief that another person can do a particular job better and faster. Fortunately, many states have extensive complaint and fact-finding procedures so that employees can determine when they have been victims of discrimination and assert their rights. Read through the articles below to find out how you can protect yourself in your state.

Learn About Age Discrimination

Age Discrimination: Overview
Read this article for a summary of the primary federal law against age discrimination in the workplace, including how age discrimination looks in the office, as well as basic information on claims.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Age Discrimination
Ever wonder how many people file age discrimination claims with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission? Read this article for general guidance, statistics, and more on age discrimination filings from the EEOC.
Filing a Discrimination Charge with the EEOC
The agency charged with enforcing employment laws is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC. Click here to find out more about EEOC process and procedure, and what to do when filing an EEOC complaint.

Age Discrimination Law
Click here for a breakdown of the federal anti-bias law known as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), including prohibited behaviors, its coverage and application, exceptions, and other important issues.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Read the text of the federal law known as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, which protects employees who are 40 years of age or older from workplace bias.
What to Expect: An EEOC Cause of Action Chronology
This handy timeline of a typical EEOC complaint is intended to help you know what to expect when filing and following-up on an EEOC complaint. This timeline covers from the time the complaint is filed to when the EEOC releases your case with permission to sue.

Age Discrimination Articles