A 35-year-old applicant who is denied employment based upon age may file a claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act if the organization hired a 21-year-old.

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects employees and job applicants who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age; therefore, a 35-year-old would not be covered under this act.

A 35-Year-Old Applicant Who Is Denied Employment Based Upon Age