A California software firm, MacroSoft, was growing rapidly and hiring frequently, but it primarily focused on campus recruiting at two California universities, UC Berkeley and Stanford. When one 45-year-old candidate did not get an interview after a phone screening, he went to the company's website and noted all of the young people in charge. Which law allows him to file a discrimination lawsuit against MacroSoft?

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Derek Sharp

1 December, 22:43

A California software firm, MacroSoft, was growing rapidly and hiring frequently, but it primarily focused on campus recruiting at two California universities, UC Berkeley and Stanford. When one 45-year-old candidate did not get an interview after a phone screening, he went to the company's website and noted all of the young people in charge. Which law allows him to file a discrimination lawsuit against MacroSoft?

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Camilla Glenn · Answer 1

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is to protect those 40 years of age or older from discrimination on the basis of hiring, promotion, etc.