Age Discrimination

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  FAQs

  Can an employer say it seeks "recent college graduates" in a job ad without running afoul of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)?

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  FAQs

  What are some defenses to a claim of age discrimination?

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  FAQs

  Are there situations in which an employer can favor older workers or younger workers?

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  FAQs

  What steps can an employer take to prevent age discrimination?

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  FAQs

  Is it illegal to ask for an applicant's birth date on an application form?

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  How To

  How to Prevent Age Discrimination

  This How To suggests best practices to prevent age discrimination.

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  How To

  How to Craft a Voluntary Retirement Program

  Employers should be aware that any voluntary retirement program must comply with the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). This How To will help employers to craft a voluntary retirement/attrition program and to comply with the OWBPA and ADEA in the process of doing so.