In the early days of labor problems in America, the concern was that younger workers were being discriminated against. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt worked on behalf of young workers. Currently, age discrimination more often targets older workers. As a result, an age discrimination in employment act was made law in 1967. It protects older workers from discrimination in the areas of hiring, promotions, benefits, pensions, and more. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) applies to all workers over 40 who work in companies with 20 or more employees. For those in smaller companies, there are state laws that may apply. If an employer is guilty of such discrimination, the employee must file a claim with their state agency or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Not only may the employee receive back pay, reinstatement, promotion, or damages, but the employer may be required to post clearer information about the laws in the workplace.