If a 57-year-old man who has had no performance issues on the job is fired after being told the position is being eliminated, only to learn that the same position is filled three weeks later by a 40-year-old, what legal action can be taken?

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The man can bring a suit under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), as it is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their age in employment decisions, including termination and hiring. The fact that a younger person was hired after the older man's termination may suggest age discrimination.

If a 57-Year-Old Man Who Has Had No Performance Issues