Can we legally implement a policy of mandatory retirement at age 65?
HRCalifornia
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibit employment discrimination against anyone age 40 or over in the United States. Specifically, the ADEA and FEHA prohibit mandatory retirement in most job sectors, with certain limited exceptions.
Exceptions
An age limit may be legally specified in certain limited circumstances where age has been shown to be a “bona fide occupational qualification” (BFOQ) and such a policy is necessary
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