Question

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act was passed in 1967 and amended in 1986. It prohibits discrimination against employees who have reached a certain age in companies with 20 or more employees and prohibits mandatory retirement based on the retiree's age. What is the age referenced in the act at which it is illegal for a company to discriminate based on age?

Answer 1

Answer:

The 1967 Age Discrimination Employment Act applies only to individual who are over 40 years of age; people under 40 years of age might be discriminated against on basis of their age.

Explanation:

The 1967 Age Discrimination Employment Act applies only to individual who are over 40 years of age; people under 40 years of age might be discriminated against on basis of their age.

-Illegal discrimination happens when employers taking hiring decisions about certain section of workers. Employers should take individual consideration of each candidate and not to use age as a factor.