age discrimination in employment act

Age Discrimination in Employment Act. A federal law prohibiting job discrimination based on a person’s age, esp. unfair and discriminatory employment decisions that negatively affect someone who is 40 years old or older. 29 USCA §§ 621–634. • Passed in 1967, the Act applies to businesses with more than 20 employees and to all governmental entities. — Abbr. ADEA. [Cases: Civil Rights 1199. C.J.S. Civil Rights §§ 56–58.]

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