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Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

The ADEA protects employees and applicants 40 and older from discrimination based on age. Applies to employers with 20 or more employees. Prohibits discriminatory job postings, hiring, pay, layoffs, and mandatory retirement in most industries.

Source Agency
EEOC
Last Verified
March 1, 2026
Next Review
May 30, 2026
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