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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 Wisconsin, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) applies to protect employees and job applicants who are 40 years of age or older from discrimination in the workplace based on age. This federal law prohibits practices that discriminate against individuals in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. It applies to employers with 20 or more employees, including state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor organizations. Additionally, Wisconsin's own Fair Employment Law also provides protection against age discrimination for employees and job applicants, and it applies to employers with at least one employee, offering broader coverage than the ADEA. Together, these laws work to ensure that individuals in Wisconsin are not subjected to unfair treatment in the workplace due to their age.

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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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