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Key Takeaways: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines age discrimination as an employer ” treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of their age.” The Age Discrimination in Employment Act explicitly forbids ageism in the workplace. Examples of ageism in the workplace include being fired, denied a job, or passed over for promotion due to one’s age. Though ageism affects all workers, older individuals tend to be particularly vulnerable. Stereotypes about their professional capacity and the high value some societies place on youth abound.
