Age Discrimination Lawsuit

If someone believes they are the object of age discrimination there are two laws under which they can file a claim or a lawsuit. The first is the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 by which people of all ages are protected from discrimination in federally funded programs and activities. The other is the Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), which protects workers 40 years old and older from discrimination in the workplace. Both laws provide methods by which someone can file a claim to rectify age discrimination. Under the Age Discrimination Act, the Office for Civil Rights has 180 days to mediate a case, after which a plaintiff can take the case to civil court. Under the ADEA, the EEOC attempts mediation. This is often successful, but in cases where it is not, they may take the case to civil court, as well. However, civil age discrimination lawsuits are very difficult to win.

Fast Facts

  • Workers 40 years old and older are protected under ADEA in companies that have 20 employees or more.
  • Age discrimination is specifically prohibited in the areas of hiring and firing, promotions and benefits, as well as pensions.

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