If you’ve been in the workforce long enough, you have probably seen it before: an employer discriminating against employees based on sex, race, religion, or disability. But are you aware that age discrimination is also possible? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects individuals from employment discrimination based on age. If you believe you or someone you know has been unlawfully discriminated against, act now. Your age should have no bearing on employment opportunities. WHAT IS AGE DISCRIMINATION? Under the ADEA, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a person 40 years of age or older because of his/her age. In this case, discriminating refers to any term, condition, privilege, or condition of employment. This includes hiring, firing, layoff, promotion, benefits, assignments, training, compensation, and more. In fact, the law permits employers to favor older employees over younger ones even when doing so will adversely affect younger workers. .