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March 18, 2013

The Law and Your Job

Major Federal Laws

What types of employers are regulated under the ADEA?

Public and private sector employers employing at least twenty employees are covered by this federal law. Unions and employment agencies are also covered by this law. It should be remembered, however, that employers with fewer than twenty employees may be covered under state law prohibiting age discrimination.

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