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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal statute that prohibits employment discrimination against persons 40 years of age or older. The ADEA is located in the United States Code, beginning at 29 U.S.C. §621.

In Georgia, as in all states, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) provides federal protections for employees and job applicants who are 40 years of age or older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. The ADEA applies to employers with 20 or more employees, including state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor organizations. Additionally, Georgia does not have a state-specific age discrimination statute for private employers, so the protections under the ADEA are particularly significant. However, public sector employees in Georgia may also be protected under the Georgia Age Discrimination Act, which covers state employees. Individuals in Georgia who believe they have been subjected to age discrimination may seek recourse by filing a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency that enforces the ADEA.

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Understanding the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)

For many, age can be a barrier to employment opportunities due to unfounded prejudices or biases. Recognizing the need to protect older workers from unfair treatment, Congress passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) in 1967.

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