If a plaintiff is attempting to prove age discrimination based on the fact that younger employees are treated more favorably, then the plaintiff must prove that the younger employees are substantially younger.

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In age discrimination cases, particularly under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the plaintiff must demonstrate that the younger employees being treated more favorably are significantly younger, as this helps establish that the differential treatment is indeed due to age rather than other factors.

If a Plaintiff Is Attempting to Prove Age Discrimination Based