by Theodore Sliwinski, Esq.,

AGE DISCRIMINATION

1. What is age discrimination?

Age discrimination refers to the treatment of an individual in a manner different from others based solely or primarily upon the age of that individual. Generally, when the phrase age discrimination is used, it refers to the deprivation of some right or privilege to an older person.

2. Is it legal to discriminate against a person because of his or her age? Of course not. In most, but not all circumstances, federal or state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age. There are differences, however, between the federal and state laws.

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