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 York, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a federal law that protects 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. It also applies to employment agencies and labor organizations. Additionally, New York State has its own laws that provide similar protections against age discrimination, such as the New York State Human Rights Law, which applies to employers with four or more employees. This state law prohibits age discrimination against all employees and applicants, not just those over 40. An attorney specializing in employment law can provide guidance on how the ADEA and state laws may apply to specific situations in New York.