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How can I enforce my rights under the laws that
protect against age discrimination?
By NOLO, Law for All
(www.nolo.com)
Retrieved on February
11, 2003
If you believe that an employer has discriminated against you
because of your age, you can file a complaint with the federal Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) just as you would with
regards to any other workplace discrimination. Call 800-669-4000 to
find the EEOC office nearest you, or check out the EEOC's website at
http://www.eeoc.gov/. If the EEOC
does not resolve your complaint to your satisfaction, you may decide
to pursue your complaint through a lawsuit.
And note that if you work in a state that has a law prohibiting
age discrimination, you can choose to file a complaint under either
state law or federal law (ADEA) or both.
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Information About Age Discrimination on the Job
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Several
organizations offer help and information on age
discrimination in employment. Among the most helpful
are:
American Association of Retired Persons
601 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20049
800-424-3410
Fax: 202-434-2320
http://www.aarp.org
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization of
older Americans open to anyone age 50 or older. It
offers a wide range of publications on retirement
planning, age discrimination and employment-related
topics. Networking and direct services are available
through local chapters.
Older
Women's League
666 Eleventh Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20001
202-783-6686
Fax: 202-638-2356
The Older Women's League provides advice on
discrimination and other issues facing elderly men and
women.
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