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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older. It applies to both employees and job applicants and prohibits age-based discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, and other employment practices.

Although the Age Discrimination in Employment Act was written as early as 1962, it was enacted in 1967. This was amended by the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act and subsequently, by section 115 of the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 forbids employment discrimination against anyone at least 40 years of age in the United States (Wikipedia).

Example of a permissible action:

Requiring all employees under age 30 to undergo drug testing.

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'EEOC enforcement of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act' -- subject(s): Law and legislation, Age discrimination in employment