S 1820
Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act
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The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act amends several key laws to strengthen protections against age discrimination in the workplace. It clarifies that age can be a motivating factor in employment decisions, even if other factors are also involved, and allows for more flexible evidence in discrimination claims. The bill also addresses remedies for retaliation and clarifies definitions related to demonstrating discrimination under various federal anti-discrimination laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Rehabilitation Act.
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