The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 forbids employment discrimination against anyone at least 40 years of age in the United States.

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The conversion discriminated against older workers in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the plaintiffs said.

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If sex or age come into play, they can turn to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA).

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