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 New Hampshire, 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 in the workplace. The ADEA prohibits discrimination in any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. It is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). While the ADEA is a federal law, New Hampshire state law also prohibits age discrimination in employment, offering additional protections that may complement the federal statute. Employers in New Hampshire must comply with both federal and state discrimination laws, ensuring that their employment practices do not unfairly disadvantage individuals based on their age, provided they are 40 or older.