If an older worker is fired instead of a worker under age 40, but the younger worker has more seniority on the job, the employer has not violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits discrimination based on age, but it does not prevent employers from making employment decisions based on factors like seniority, as long as age is not the determining factor.

If an Older Worker Is Fired Instead of a Worker