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Employment Tip of the Month – November 2024 "Q: Can a company implement a mandatory retirement age for its employees? A: With the Bureau of Labor Statistics expecting the number of workers over the age of 75 to grow by 96.5 percent by 2030, companies are facing unique challenges with an aging work force. To meet these challenges, some companies may consider implementing a mandatory retirement age for its employees. While there are some narrow exceptions, companies should proceed with caution, as such policies are likely to violate state and federal age discrimination laws. Both the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975 (ADEA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protect current and prospective employees 40 years of age and older from discrimination on the basis of age. This would include compulsory retirement policies, which would be tantamount to involuntary terminations of employment. However, there are some narrow exceptions." Read more: https://ow.ly/KgJr50U9mNz via Wilson Elser #Hospitality #HospitalityIndustry #HospitalityLaw #HR #HumanResources #EmploymentTip #WilsonElser #EmploymentLaw

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