Choosing to promote a younger person rather than an older person, because the older person is likely to retire in several years, may violate the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination based on age, and choosing to promote or not promote someone based on their age is a form of age discrimination. Therefore, choosing to promote a younger person solely because the older person is close to retirement may be considered illegal.

Choosing to Promote a Younger Person Rather Than an Older