Age of Discrimination
Both federal and state laws prohibit discrimination based on age and protect employees who are age 40 or over. Age can’t be used as a basis to not hire an employee or as a basis to discharge or discipline an employee. Age also can’t be used as a basis to set compensation or other terms and conditions of employment.
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California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) contains state protections against age discrimination. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)1 sets forth federal protections against age discrimination and is enforced by the Equal Employment OpportunityAge.
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