If seniority systems are not the result of intentional discrimination, they are lawful.

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Seniority systems are lawful under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) as long as they are not intentionally discriminatory. If a seniority system has a disparate impact on older workers, the employer must show that it is based on a reasonable factor other than age. However, if the seniority system was created with the intent to discriminate based on age, it would be unlawful.

If Seniority Systems Are Not the Result of Intentional Discrimination