Example of Reverse Ageism - Age Discrimination Act of 1967

Example of Reverse Ageism - Age Discrimination Act of 1967

Ageism laws are in place for workers over the age of 40. No current ageism laws are in place to counteract reverse ageism of employees under 40 years old.  It does not cover workers under age 40, nor does it prevent employers from favoring older workers over younger workers.

The Supreme Court determined that Congress passed the act to shield older workers from being disadvantaged—not to stop employers from giving preference to older workers over younger ones, even if those younger workers are also over 40 (such as an employer favoring a 60-year-old over a 45-year-old).

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