Definition: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects certain applicants and employees 40 years of age and older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions or privileges of employment. The law is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Any individual who believes that his or her employment rights have been violated may file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC.
Examples: Not hiring a worker because of his or her age is considered age discrimination.
