Age Discrimination in Employment Act
/ˈeɪdʒ dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən ɪn ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal law enacted in 1967 that prohibits employment discrimination against individuals aged 40 and older.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers from being fired due to their age.
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- age discrimination in employment act
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Commentary
Commonly abbreviated as ADEA; important to specify its age focus distinct from other anti-discrimination statutes.
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