Number: RL34652
Title: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): A Legal Overview
Authors: Jody Feder, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and discusses current legal and legislative developments. The ADEA, which prohibits employment discrimination against persons over the age of 40, was enacted "to promote employment of older persons based on their ability rather than age; to prohibit arbitrary age discrimination in employment; [and] to help employers and workers find ways of meeting problems arising from the impact of age on employment."
Pages: 16
Date: September 5, 2008