Archer, in his late fifties, loves his work as a pilot for a major airline and wants to continue working for many more years. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act provides Archer with the right to keep his job as long as his company is financially sound and he does not commit a felony.

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Although the Age Discrimination in Employment Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person because of age with respect to hiring, firing, promotion, layoff, compensation, and job assignments, it makes certain exceptions. In particular, it allows age limits to be set for certain professions where it has been shown that the ability to perform the job declines significantly with age. One profession where age limits are allowed is airline pilot.

Archer, in His Late Fifties, Loves His Work as a Pilot