Four Questions To Ask When Pursuing An Age Discrimination Case
Age discrimination in the workplace is unfortunately common. According to one study by AARP, over 60% of Americans aged 45 or older have been affected by age discrimination in their place of work. Age discrimination on the job is illegal and workers over the age of 40 are protected by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (commonly known as ADEA). This 1967 law provides protections to workers under federal law, but most states have additional laws that provide further protection.