What protections does the ADEA provide in the workplace?

The ADEA provides several key protections to workers aged 40 and older in the workplace, including:

• Prohibition of age discrimination: The ADEA prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on their age in any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and other terms and conditions of employment.
• Equal treatment: The ADEA ensures that older workers are afforded the same opportunities and benefits as younger workers and that employment decisions are based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and job performance rather than age.
• Protection against retaliation: The ADEA prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for opposing age discrimination, filing a complaint or charge of age discrimination, or participating in an investigation or lawsuit related to age discrimination.