<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
how can i not hire someone based on their age?
<|assistant|>
It is discriminatory to not hire someone based solely on their age, and therefore, it is illegal. All employers should hire applicants based on their skills and experience, and should not make employment decisions based on protected characteristics, such as age. Additionally, federal law provides some protections for older workers. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 states that employers may not discriminate against workers age 40 and older. This means that employers should ensure that their job criteria and decisions concerning promotions are neutral and applied uniformly to all applicants, regardless of age.