RJA #8a: Quotation, Passage, and Summary

"The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits any employer from refusing to hire, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against any individual because of age. The act covers compensation, terms, conditions and other privileges of employment including health care benefits. This act specifically prohibits age-based discrimination against employees who are at least 40 years of age. The purpose of the act is to promote the employment of older persons and to prohibit any arbitrary age discrimination in employment."

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• The Age Discrimination in Employment act specifically protects employees against, "Any employer from refusing to hire, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against any individual because of age."
• The ADEA protects employees from employers discriminating against an individual because of age. The ADEA covers compensation, terms, conditions and health care benefits. It's purpose is to promote employment of older individuals, and protect their rights in the workplace.
• The ADEA specifically protects older persons in the workplace from discrimination due to age. It protects compensation, terms, conditions, and health care benefits. It is specifically in place to promote the employment of older persons.