Congress passed the _________ after noticing that companies tended to lay off older workers with higher salaries,in favor of hiring younger workers who would work for less money.

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was passed to prevent age discrimination against employees who are 40 years or older. It prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their age in hiring, promoting, or discharging them. Congress passed this law to address the issue of companies laying off older workers with higher salaries in favor of hiring younger workers who would work for less money.

Congress Passed the _________ After Noticing That Companies Tended to Lay