The age discrimination act of 1967 was enacted to protect employees age 40 or older from discrimination in benefits, pensions, hiring, firing, promotions, and more. Those cases are on the rise due to the increased health of older Americans and their desire and ability to work longer and better. Since our culture is more youth-oriented than ever, employees may need to invoke the protections of the Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). This Act applies to companies of 20 employees or more who are involved in interstate commerce. Age discrimination cases have become the third most common discrimination claims in the country. Most are solved through mediationﾗaround 80%. Others can be addressed in civil court where they have a 50% success rate.