Page 5 - Policies and Procedures

Age Discrimination in Employment

Act

 Prohibit discrimination in employment because
of age in matters pertaining to selection, job
retention, compensation, and other terms and
conditions of employment

 Protects workers over the age of 40

 Compulsory retirement for most jobs is illegal

 Applies to employers with 20+ employees,
unions of 25+ members, employment agencies,
and federal, state & local governments

 Exemptions

 BFOQ; Differentiation is based on
reasonable factors other than age
(RFOA); To observe terms of seniority
system or insurance plan; where
employee is discharged for good cause