A thirty-five-year-old employee who is fired because his employer incorrectly believes he is too old to do his job does not have a valid age discrimination claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from discrimination in employment. The ADEA does not protect individuals who are under the age of 40.

A Thirty-Five-Year-Old Employee Who Is Fired Because His Employer Incorrectly