Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 PHR SPHR License Exam PHRPass.com

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967

prohibits employment discrimination 40 years or older

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 prohibits employment discrimination against anyone 40 years of age or older. The ADEA was amended to make mandatory retirement illegal and requires fully funding retirement plan contributions until retirement. The ADEA specifically prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotions, wages, or termination and layoffs, age preference and limitations, and denial of benefits to older employees. An employer may reduce benefits based on age only if the cost of providing the reduced benefits to older workers is the same as the cost of providing full benefits to younger workers. Note that mandatory retirement based on age is permitted for executives over age 65 in high policy-making positions who are entitled to a pension. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 makes employment discrimination against anyone 40 years of age or older illegal.

Multiple Choice Question

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967
A prohibits employment discrimination 40 years or older
B benefits of older workers can be reduced
C older employees cost more, they can be removed over 40
D no race, color, religion, sex or national origin discrimination

Correct Answer: a

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