Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

This paper discusses the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, a federal law designed to protect workers age 40 and older from discrimination in the workplace. It explains the purpose of the law, its protections, and the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990. The paper also examines the Supreme Court cases Gomez-Perez v. Potter and Kimel v. Florida Board of Regents, along with EEOC statistics showing the continued impact of age discrimination. Overall, the paper highlights the importance of fair employment opportunities and protecting older workers from discrimination based on age.