The ADEA prohibits the elimination of a protected employee's job for budgetary reasons because older workers have higher salaries which would place them at greater risk for termination.

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The ADEA prohibits discrimination against employees who are 40 years of age or older. However, the elimination of a protected employee's job for budgetary reasons is not necessarily prohibited as long as it is not based on age discrimination. Employers can make legitimate business decisions based on financial constraints, as long as they do not discriminate against protected employees based on age.

The ADEA Prohibits the Elimination of a Protected Employee's Job