Who does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act protect?
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal law that protects older job applicants and workers from age-based discrimination in the hiring process, termination, compensation, benefits and terms of employment.
The ADEA applies to employees 40 years of age or older who work for employers with at least 20 employees. Not everyone is covered under the law. For example, the ADEA does not protect independent contractors from age discrimination.
California employees are also protected under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. The state law generally provides a broader scope of protections than the ADEA.
Other Age Discrimination FAQs:
- Are employers allowed to ask about age during job interviews?
- How can I prove age discrimination in the workplace?
- How can I prove age discrimination?
- How long do I have to file an age discrimination claim?
- What are some examples of age discrimination in the workplace?
- What are some signs of age discrimination at work?
- What is age discrimination?
- Who does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act protect?
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