Title: Age Discrimination Issues That Workers Face
Headings: 
Age Discrimination Issues That Workers Face
What is Employment Discrimination?
The Gray Ceiling
Percentage of Older People in the Workforce
Age Discrimination Issues
Age Discrimination Law
Employer Policies
Filing a Discrimination Charge
Age Discrimination and Job Search Options
Job Search Tips for Older Workers
Age Issues and Interview Success
Age and Salary Issues
Article Sources

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By 2024, the number of employees over 55 years of age will reach 41 million, compared to 27 million in 2008. 4 ﻿
More older workers are considering postponing retirement and continuing to work. 5 ﻿
However, research has found no relationship between age and job performance. Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you’re better or worse than younger workers. Age Discrimination Law
If you believe you have been discriminated against because of your age, there are protections provided by age discrimination law. Federal Law
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects 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 ADEA applies to employers with 20 or more employees, labor organizations with more than 25 members, employment agencies, and federal, state, and local governments. It does not apply to independent contractors or military personnel. 6 ﻿
This federal law is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). However, a 2019 court ruling determined that the ADEA does not apply to job applicants.